Rotgelber Stoppelpilz vs Weißer Stoppelpilz

Hydnum rufescens compared with Hydnum albidum

Key Differences

• Rotgelber Stoppelpilz is Data Deficient while Weißer Stoppelpilz is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rotgelber Stoppelpilz	Weißer Stoppelpilz
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Cantharellales (Pfifferlingsartige)	Cantharellales (Pfifferlingsartige)
Family same	Hydnaceae	Hydnaceae
Genus same	Hydnum	Hydnum
Species	Hydnum rufescens	Hydnum albidum

Evolutionary Relationship

Rotgelber Stoppelpilz and Weißer Stoppelpilz share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hydnum.

Conservation Status

Rotgelber Stoppelpilz

DD — Data Deficient

Weißer Stoppelpilz

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rotgelber Stoppelpilz	Weißer Stoppelpilz
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Rotgelber Stoppelpilz

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Weißer Stoppelpilz

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States