Dunkler Lacktrichterling vs Dünen-Lacktrichterling

Laccaria purpureobadia compared with Laccaria maritima

Key Differences

• Dunkler Lacktrichterling is Data Deficient while Dünen-Lacktrichterling is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dunkler Lacktrichterling	Dünen-Lacktrichterling
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	Hydnangiaceae	Hydnangiaceae
Genus same	Laccaria	Laccaria
Species	Laccaria purpureobadia	Laccaria maritima

Evolutionary Relationship

Dunkler Lacktrichterling and Dünen-Lacktrichterling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Laccaria.

Conservation Status

Dunkler Lacktrichterling

DD — Data Deficient

Dünen-Lacktrichterling

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dunkler Lacktrichterling	Dünen-Lacktrichterling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dunkler Lacktrichterling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Dünen-Lacktrichterling

Habitat

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

Range

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

Dunkler Lacktrichterling

Laccaria purpureobadia is a mycorrhizal mushroom in the Laccaria genus, displaying purplish-brown to lilac tones on its cap and widely spaced, thick gills. It grows in association with trees in forest habitats, forming ectomycorrhizal partnerships important for tree nutrient uptake. Listed as Data Deficient, its full distribution and ecological requirements remain incompletely documented.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden