Kampfer-Milchling vs Graublasser Milchling

Lactarius camphoratus compared with Lactarius albocarneus

Key Differences

• Kampfer-Milchling is Least Concern while Graublasser Milchling is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kampfer-Milchling	Graublasser Milchling
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	Lactarius	Lactarius
Species	Lactarius camphoratus	Lactarius albocarneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Kampfer-Milchling and Graublasser Milchling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lactarius.

Conservation Status

Kampfer-Milchling

LC — Least Concern

Graublasser Milchling

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Kampfer-Milchling	Graublasser Milchling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kampfer-Milchling

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

Graublasser Milchling

Habitat

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

Range

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

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden