Steinreizker-Kernpilz vs Pink Polypore Mould

Hypomyces lateritius compared with Hypomyces rosellus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Steinreizker-Kernpilz	Pink 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 rosellus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Steinreizker-Kernpilz

LC — Least Concern

Pink Polypore Mould

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Steinreizker-Kernpilz	Pink 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).

Pink Polypore Mould

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden