Tintenfischpilz vs Scharlachroter Gitterling

Clathrus archeri compared with Clathrus ruber

Key Differences

• Tintenfischpilz is Not Evaluated while Scharlachroter Gitterling is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Tintenfischpilz	Scharlachroter Gitterling
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Phallales (Stinkmorchelartige)	Phallales (Stinkmorchelartige)
Family same	Phallaceae	Phallaceae
Genus same	Clathrus	Clathrus
Species	Clathrus archeri	Clathrus ruber

Evolutionary Relationship

Tintenfischpilz and Scharlachroter Gitterling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Clathrus.

Conservation Status

Tintenfischpilz

NE — Not Evaluated

Scharlachroter Gitterling

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Tintenfischpilz	Scharlachroter Gitterling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Tintenfischpilz

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (13 countries).

Scharlachroter Gitterling

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (9 countries). 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 8 countries:

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