Orangeroter Dachpilz vs Löwengelber Dachpilz

Pluteus aurantiorugosus compared with Pluteus leoninus

Key Differences

• Orangeroter Dachpilz is Endangered while Löwengelber Dachpilz is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Orangeroter Dachpilz	Löwengelber Dachpilz
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	Pluteaceae	Pluteaceae
Genus same	Pluteus	Pluteus
Species	Pluteus aurantiorugosus	Pluteus leoninus

Evolutionary Relationship

Orangeroter Dachpilz and Löwengelber Dachpilz share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Pluteus.

Conservation Status

Orangeroter Dachpilz

EN — Endangered

Löwengelber Dachpilz

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Orangeroter Dachpilz	Löwengelber Dachpilz
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Orangeroter Dachpilz

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Löwengelber Dachpilz

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). 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 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden