Kaiserling vs Zwerg-Lacktrichterling

Amanita caesarea compared with Laccaria pumila

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Kaiserling Zwerg-Lacktrichterling
Kingdom same Fungi (Pilze) Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze) Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same Agaricales (Champignonartige) Agaricales (Champignonartige)
Family Agaricaceae (Agarics) Hydnangiaceae
Genus Amanita (Amanitas) Laccaria
Species Amanita caesarea Laccaria pumila

Evolutionary Relationship

Kaiserling and Zwerg-Lacktrichterling share a common ancestor at the Order level: Agaricales. (Champignonartige)

Conservation Status

Kaiserling

LC — Least Concern

Zwerg-Lacktrichterling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Kaiserling Zwerg-Lacktrichterling
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kaiserling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Taiwan, and United States.

Zwerg-Lacktrichterling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, Norway, and Sweden.

Kaiserling

The Caesar's Amanita (Amanita caesarea) is a species in the genus Amanita. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Zwerg-Lacktrichterling

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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