Grauer Dachpilz vs Zimtfarbiger Dachpilz

Pluteus salicinus compared with Pluteus chrysophaeus

Key Differences

• Grauer Dachpilz is Least Concern while Zimtfarbiger Dachpilz is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Grauer Dachpilz	Zimtfarbiger Dachpilz
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	Pluteaceae	Pluteaceae
Genus same	Pluteus	Pluteus
Species	Pluteus salicinus	Pluteus chrysophaeus

Evolutionary Relationship

Grauer Dachpilz and Zimtfarbiger Dachpilz share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Pluteus.

Conservation Status

Grauer Dachpilz

LC — Least Concern

Zimtfarbiger Dachpilz

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Grauer Dachpilz	Zimtfarbiger Dachpilz
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Grauer Dachpilz

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Zimtfarbiger Dachpilz

Habitat

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

Range

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

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden