Rotbrauner Korkstacheling vs Grubiger Korkstacheling

Hydnellum ferrugineum compared with Hydnellum scrobiculatum

Key Differences

• Rotbrauner Korkstacheling is Vulnerable while Grubiger Korkstacheling is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rotbrauner Korkstacheling	Grubiger Korkstacheling
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Thelephorales (Thelephorales)	Thelephorales (Thelephorales)
Family same	Bankeraceae	Bankeraceae
Genus same	Hydnellum	Hydnellum
Species	Hydnellum ferrugineum	Hydnellum scrobiculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

Rotbrauner Korkstacheling and Grubiger Korkstacheling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hydnellum.

Conservation Status

Rotbrauner Korkstacheling

VU — Vulnerable

Grubiger Korkstacheling

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rotbrauner Korkstacheling	Grubiger Korkstacheling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Rotbrauner Korkstacheling

Habitat

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

Range

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

Grubiger Korkstacheling

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 5 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States