Behaarter Holzrötling vs Olivbrauner Rötling

Entoloma jahnii compared with Entoloma versatile

Key Differences

• Behaarter Holzrötling is Data Deficient while Olivbrauner Rötling is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Behaarter Holzrötling	Olivbrauner 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 jahnii	Entoloma versatile

Evolutionary Relationship

Behaarter Holzrötling and Olivbrauner Rötling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Entoloma.

Conservation Status

Behaarter Holzrötling

DD — Data Deficient

Olivbrauner Rötling

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Behaarter Holzrötling	Olivbrauner Rötling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Behaarter Holzrötling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Olivbrauner Rötling

Habitat

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

Range

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

Olivbrauner Rötling

Entoloma versatile is a small to medium-sized Entoloma mushroom with variable coloration in shades of grey, brown, or olive, and the characteristic pink spore print of the genus. It grows in grasslands, woodland edges, and scrubby habitats across temperate Europe. Near Threatened, its rarity is linked to the decline of ancient, unimproved grasslands under agricultural intensification.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden