Roter Lacktrichterling vs Dunkler Lacktrichterling

Laccaria laccata compared with Laccaria purpureobadia

Key Differences

• Roter Lacktrichterling is Not Evaluated while Dunkler Lacktrichterling is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Roter Lacktrichterling	Dunkler Lacktrichterling
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	Hydnangiaceae	Hydnangiaceae
Genus same	Laccaria	Laccaria
Species	Laccaria laccata	Laccaria purpureobadia

Evolutionary Relationship

Roter Lacktrichterling and Dunkler Lacktrichterling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Laccaria.

Conservation Status

Roter Lacktrichterling

NE — Not Evaluated

Dunkler Lacktrichterling

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Roter Lacktrichterling	Dunkler Lacktrichterling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Roter Lacktrichterling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, Norway, and United States.

Dunkler Lacktrichterling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Dunkler Lacktrichterling

Laccaria purpureobadia is a mycorrhizal mushroom in the Laccaria genus, displaying purplish-brown to lilac tones on its cap and widely spaced, thick gills. It grows in association with trees in forest habitats, forming ectomycorrhizal partnerships important for tree nutrient uptake. Listed as Data Deficient, its full distribution and ecological requirements remain incompletely documented.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway