Elfenbeinröhrling vs Ringloser Butterpilz

Suillus placidus compared with Suillus collinitus

Key Differences

• Elfenbeinröhrling is Critically Endangered while Ringloser Butterpilz is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Elfenbeinröhrling	Ringloser Butterpilz
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 collinitus

Evolutionary Relationship

Elfenbeinröhrling and Ringloser Butterpilz share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Suillus.

Conservation Status

Elfenbeinröhrling

CR — Critically Endangered

Ringloser Butterpilz

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Elfenbeinröhrling	Ringloser Butterpilz
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.

Ringloser Butterpilz

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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