Rötender Wirrling vs Smith's Thorius

Abortiporus biennis compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

  • Rötender Wirrling is Near Threatened while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Rötender Wirrling Smith's Thorius
Kingdom Fungi (Pilze) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order Polyporales (Stielporlingsartige) Caudata (Schwanzlurche)
Family Podoscyphaceae Plethodontidae
Genus Abortiporus Thorius
Species Abortiporus biennis Thorius smithi

Conservation Status

Rötender Wirrling

NT — Near Threatened

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Rötender Wirrling Smith's Thorius
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Rötender Wirrling

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Smith's Thorius

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Rötender Wirrling

The Blushing Rosette (Abortiporus biennis) is a species in the genus Abortiporus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Smith's Thorius

No description available.

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