Blutreizker vs Löwengelber Milchling

Lactarius sanguifluus compared with Lactarius leonis

Key Differences

• Blutreizker is Extinct while Löwengelber Milchling is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blutreizker	Löwengelber Milchling
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 leonis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Blutreizker

EX — Extinct

Löwengelber Milchling

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blutreizker	Löwengelber Milchling
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.

Löwengelber Milchling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, 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 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden