Frauentäubling vs Enten-Täubling

Russula cyanoxantha compared with Russula anatina

Key Differences

  • Frauentäubling is Least Concern while Enten-Täubling is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Frauentäubling Enten-Täubling
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 cyanoxantha Russula anatina

Evolutionary Relationship

Frauentäubling and Enten-Täubling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Russula.

Conservation Status

Frauentäubling

LC — Least Concern

Enten-Täubling

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Frauentäubling Enten-Täubling
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Frauentäubling

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

Enten-Täubling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Frauentäubling

The Charcoal Burner (Russula cyanoxantha) is a species in the genus Russula. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Enten-Täubling

Russula anatina is a mycorrhizal agaric fungus in the family Russulaceae, assessed as Near Threatened (NT). It forms ectomycorrhizal associations with broadleaf trees, particularly in moist woodland habitats. Its near-threatened status reflects susceptibility to habitat degradation and the decline of old-growth forest ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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