Blasser Zonen-Milchling vs Pichincha Thomasomys

Lactarius zonarius compared with Thomasomys vulcani

Key Differences

Blasser Zonen-Milchling is Endangered while Pichincha Thomasomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blasser Zonen-Milchling	Pichincha Thomasomys
Kingdom	Fungi (Pilze)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Russulales (Täublingsartige)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Russulaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Lactarius	Thomasomys
Species	Lactarius zonarius	Thomasomys vulcani

Conservation Status

Blasser Zonen-Milchling

EN — Endangered

Pichincha Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blasser Zonen-Milchling	Pichincha Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blasser Zonen-Milchling

Habitat

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

Range

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