Weißer Dachpilz vs Braunschneidiger Dachpilz

Pluteus pellitus compared with Pluteus luctuosus

Key Differences

• Weißer Dachpilz is Vulnerable while Braunschneidiger Dachpilz is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Weißer Dachpilz	Braunschneidiger 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 pellitus	Pluteus luctuosus

Evolutionary Relationship

Weißer Dachpilz and Braunschneidiger Dachpilz share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Pluteus.

Conservation Status

Weißer Dachpilz

VU — Vulnerable

Braunschneidiger Dachpilz

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Weißer Dachpilz	Braunschneidiger Dachpilz
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Weißer Dachpilz

Habitat

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

Range

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

Braunschneidiger 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