Dunkler Lacktrichterling vs Zwerg-Lacktrichterling

Laccaria purpureobadia compared with Laccaria pumila

Key Differences

• Dunkler Lacktrichterling is Data Deficient while Zwerg-Lacktrichterling is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dunkler Lacktrichterling	Zwerg-Lacktrichterling
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Agaricales (Champignonartige)	Agaricales (Champignonartige)
Family same	Hydnangiaceae	Hydnangiaceae
Genus same	Laccaria	Laccaria
Species	Laccaria purpureobadia	Laccaria pumila

Evolutionary Relationship

Dunkler Lacktrichterling and Zwerg-Lacktrichterling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Laccaria.

Conservation Status

Dunkler Lacktrichterling

DD — Data Deficient

Zwerg-Lacktrichterling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dunkler Lacktrichterling	Zwerg-Lacktrichterling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dunkler Lacktrichterling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Zwerg-Lacktrichterling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, Norway, and Sweden.

Dunkler Lacktrichterling

Laccaria purpureobadia is a mycorrhizal mushroom in the Laccaria genus, displaying purplish-brown to lilac tones on its cap and widely spaced, thick gills. It grows in association with trees in forest habitats, forming ectomycorrhizal partnerships important for tree nutrient uptake. Listed as Data Deficient, its full distribution and ecological requirements remain incompletely documented.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden