Purpurtanne vs Löwengelber Dachpilz

Abies amabilis compared with Pluteus leoninus

Key Differences

• Purpurtanne is Least Concern while Löwengelber Dachpilz is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Purpurtanne	Löwengelber Dachpilz
Kingdom	Plantae (Pflanzen)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Pinales (Koniferen)	Agaricales (Champignonartige)
Family	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Pluteaceae
Genus	Abies	Pluteus
Species	Abies amabilis	Pluteus leoninus

Conservation Status

Purpurtanne

LC — Least Concern

Löwengelber Dachpilz

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Purpurtanne	Löwengelber Dachpilz
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Purpurtanne

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Distributed across Canada, Norway, and Sweden.

Löwengelber Dachpilz

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Purpurtanne

The Cascade Fir (Abies amabilis) is a species in the genus Abies. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden