Elfenbeinröhrling vs Grauer Lärchenröhrling

Suillus placidus compared with Suillus viscidus

Key Differences

• Elfenbeinröhrling is Critically Endangered while Grauer Lärchenröhrling is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Elfenbeinröhrling	Grauer Lärchenröhrling
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Boletales (Dickröhrlingsartige)	Boletales (Dickröhrlingsartige)
Family same	Suillaceae	Suillaceae
Genus same	Suillus	Suillus
Species	Suillus placidus	Suillus viscidus

Evolutionary Relationship

Elfenbeinröhrling and Grauer Lärchenröhrling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Suillus.

Conservation Status

Elfenbeinröhrling

CR — Critically Endangered

Grauer Lärchenröhrling

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Elfenbeinröhrling	Grauer Lärchenröhrling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Elfenbeinröhrling

Habitat

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Grauer Lärchenröhrling

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 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States