Kampfer-Milchling vs Braunzottiger Milchling

Lactarius camphoratus compared with Lactarius mairei

Key Differences

• Kampfer-Milchling is Least Concern while Braunzottiger Milchling is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kampfer-Milchling	Braunzottiger 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 mairei

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Kampfer-Milchling

LC — Least Concern

Braunzottiger Milchling

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Kampfer-Milchling	Braunzottiger 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).

Braunzottiger Milchling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered 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