vs Riesen-Rötling

Entoloma olivaceotinctum compared with Entoloma sinuatum

Key Differences

• is Data Deficient while Riesen-Rötling is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Riesen-Rötling
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	Entolomataceae	Entolomataceae
Genus same	Entoloma	Entoloma
Species	Entoloma olivaceotinctum	Entoloma sinuatum

Evolutionary Relationship

and Riesen-Rötling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Entoloma.

Conservation Status

DD — Data Deficient

Riesen-Rötling

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Riesen-Rötling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Riesen-Rötling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Entoloma olivaceotinctum is a small to medium mushroom with an olive-tinted cap surface, a distinctive feature reflected in its species name. It inhabits woodland floors and grassy margins in temperate Europe, often among mosses. This fungus forms mycorrhizal associations with trees or decomposes soil organic matter.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden