Amethyst-Täubling vs Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling

Russula amethystina compared with Russula atrorubens

Key Differences

• Amethyst-Täubling is Data Deficient while Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amethyst-Täubling	Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling
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	Russulaceae	Russulaceae
Genus same	Russula	Russula
Species	Russula amethystina	Russula atrorubens

Evolutionary Relationship

Amethyst-Täubling and Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Russula.

Conservation Status

Amethyst-Täubling

DD — Data Deficient

Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amethyst-Täubling	Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amethyst-Täubling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Amethyst-Täubling

The Amethyst Brittlegill (Russula amethystina) is a species in the genus Russula. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling

Russula atrorubens is a medium-sized mushroom with a dark red to purplish-red cap, white firm flesh, and a characteristic acrid, spicy taste. It grows in coniferous forests, particularly under spruce and pine, across boreal and montane Europe. This ectomycorrhizal fungus forms nutrient-exchange partnerships with conifer roots and fruits in summer and autumn.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden