Orangeroter Dachpilz vs Graufilziger Dachpilz

Pluteus aurantiorugosus compared with Pluteus ephebeus

Key Differences

• Orangeroter Dachpilz is Endangered while Graufilziger Dachpilz is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Orangeroter Dachpilz	Graufilziger 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 ephebeus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Orangeroter Dachpilz

EN — Endangered

Graufilziger Dachpilz

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Orangeroter Dachpilz	Graufilziger 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.

Graufilziger Dachpilz

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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