Blutreizker vs Fichtenreizker

Lactarius sanguifluus compared with Lactarius deterrimus

Key Differences

• Blutreizker is Extinct while Fichtenreizker is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blutreizker	Fichtenreizker
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Russulales (Täublingsartige)	Russulales (Täublingsartige)
Family same	Russulaceae	Russulaceae
Genus same	Lactarius	Lactarius
Species	Lactarius sanguifluus	Lactarius deterrimus

Evolutionary Relationship

Blutreizker and Fichtenreizker share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lactarius.

Conservation Status

Blutreizker

EX — Extinct

Fichtenreizker

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blutreizker	Fichtenreizker
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blutreizker

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden.

Fichtenreizker

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

Blutreizker

The Bloody Milkcap (Lactarius sanguifluus) is a species in the genus Lactarius. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden