Blutreizker vs Moos-Milchling

Lactarius sanguifluus compared with Lactarius omphaliiformis

Key Differences

• Blutreizker is Extinct while Moos-Milchling is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blutreizker	Moos-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 omphaliiformis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Blutreizker

EX — Extinct

Moos-Milchling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blutreizker	Moos-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.

Moos-Milchling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, 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 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden