Aschgrauer Zystidenrindenpilz vs Pine Crust

Peniophora cinerea compared with Peniophora pini

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aschgrauer Zystidenrindenpilz	Pine Crust
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Russulales (Täublingsartige)	Russulales (Täublingsartige)
Family same	Peniophoraceae	Peniophoraceae
Genus same	Peniophora	Peniophora
Species	Peniophora cinerea	Peniophora pini

Evolutionary Relationship

Aschgrauer Zystidenrindenpilz and Pine Crust share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Peniophora.

Conservation Status

Aschgrauer Zystidenrindenpilz

LC — Least Concern

Pine Crust

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aschgrauer Zystidenrindenpilz	Pine Crust
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aschgrauer Zystidenrindenpilz

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

Pine Crust

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden