Steinreizker-Kernpilz vs Orange Polypore Mould

Hypomyces lateritius compared with Hypomyces aurantius

Key Differences

• Steinreizker-Kernpilz is Least Concern while Orange Polypore Mould is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Steinreizker-Kernpilz	Orange Polypore Mould
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class same	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order same	Hypocreales (Krustenkugelpilzartige)	Hypocreales (Krustenkugelpilzartige)
Family same	Hypocreaceae	Hypocreaceae
Genus same	Hypomyces	Hypomyces
Species	Hypomyces lateritius	Hypomyces aurantius

Evolutionary Relationship

Steinreizker-Kernpilz and Orange Polypore Mould share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hypomyces.

Conservation Status

Steinreizker-Kernpilz

LC — Least Concern

Orange Polypore Mould

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Steinreizker-Kernpilz	Orange Polypore Mould
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Steinreizker-Kernpilz

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

Orange Polypore Mould

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and United States.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States