Goldröhrling vs Elfenbeinröhrling

Suillus grevillei compared with Suillus placidus

Key Differences

• Goldröhrling is Least Concern while Elfenbeinröhrling is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Goldröhrling	Elfenbeinröhrling
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Boletales (Dickröhrlingsartige)	Boletales (Dickröhrlingsartige)
Family same	Suillaceae	Suillaceae
Genus same	Suillus	Suillus
Species	Suillus grevillei	Suillus placidus

Evolutionary Relationship

Goldröhrling and Elfenbeinröhrling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Suillus.

Conservation Status

Goldröhrling

LC — Least Concern

Elfenbeinröhrling

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Goldröhrling	Elfenbeinröhrling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Goldröhrling

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).

Elfenbeinröhrling

Habitat

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 7 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States