Rotbrauner Korkstacheling vs Gezonter Korkstacheling

Hydnellum ferrugineum compared with Hydnellum concrescens

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rotbrauner Korkstacheling	Gezonter 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 concrescens

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Rotbrauner Korkstacheling

VU — Vulnerable

Gezonter Korkstacheling

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rotbrauner Korkstacheling	Gezonter 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.

Gezonter 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