Dunkler Hallimasch vs Nördlicher Hallimasch

Armillaria ostoyae compared with Armillaria borealis

Key Differences

• Dunkler Hallimasch is Least Concern while Nördlicher Hallimasch is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dunkler Hallimasch	Nördlicher Hallimasch
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 same	Physalacriaceae	Physalacriaceae
Genus same	Armillaria	Armillaria
Species	Armillaria ostoyae	Armillaria borealis

Evolutionary Relationship

Dunkler Hallimasch and Nördlicher Hallimasch share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Armillaria.

Conservation Status

Dunkler Hallimasch

LC — Least Concern

Nördlicher Hallimasch

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dunkler Hallimasch	Nördlicher Hallimasch
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dunkler Hallimasch

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Nördlicher Hallimasch

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden