Zedernholz-Täubling vs Apfeltäubling

Russula badia compared with Russula paludosa

Key Differences

• Zedernholz-Täubling is Endangered while Apfeltäubling is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Zedernholz-Täubling	Apfeltäubling
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	Russula	Russula
Species	Russula badia	Russula paludosa

Evolutionary Relationship

Zedernholz-Täubling and Apfeltäubling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Russula.

Conservation Status

Zedernholz-Täubling

EN — Endangered

Apfeltäubling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Zedernholz-Täubling	Apfeltäubling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Zedernholz-Täubling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Apfeltäubling

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Zedernholz-Täubling

The Burning Brittlegill (Russula badia) is a species in the genus Russula. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden