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Butterpilz

Suillus luteus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Boletales (Dickröhrlingsartige)
Family
Suillaceae
Genus
Suillus
Species
Suillus luteus (Butterpilz)

Names in Other Languages

German Butterpilz

Similar Species in Suillus

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Douglasien-Röhrling
Suillus amabilis
Not Evaluated
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Elfenbeinröhrling
Suillus placidus
Critically Endangered
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Goldröhrling
Suillus grevillei
Least Concern
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Grauer Lärchenröhrling
Suillus viscidus
Not Evaluated
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Körnchenröhrling
Suillus granulatus
Least Concern
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Kuhröhrling
Suillus bovinus
Least Concern
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Kurzstieliger Schmierröhrling
Suillus brevipes
Not Evaluated
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Moor-Röhrling
Suillus flavidus
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Butterpilz?
The scientific name of Butterpilz is Suillus luteus. It belongs to the genus Suillus.
What is the conservation status of Butterpilz?
Butterpilz (Suillus luteus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Butterpilz live?
Butterpilz is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Brazil, Chile, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Butterpilz belong to?
Butterpilz (Suillus luteus) belongs to the genus Suillus, which is part of the taxonomic family Suillaceae.
Is Butterpilz endangered?
No, Butterpilz (Suillus luteus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Butterpilz belong to?
Butterpilz (Suillus luteus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).
What are the closest relatives of Butterpilz?
The closest relatives of Butterpilz in the genus Suillus include Douglasien-Röhrling, Elfenbeinröhrling, Goldröhrling, Grauer Lärchenröhrling, Körnchenröhrling.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Suillus — 18 Species

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Butterpilz
Suillus luteus
LC
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Douglasien-Röhrling
Suillus amabilis
NE 🐾
Elfenbeinröhrling
Suillus placidus
CR 🐾
Goldröhrling
Suillus grevillei
LC 🐾
Grauer Lärchenröhrling
Suillus viscidus
NE 🐾
Körnchenröhrling
Suillus granulatus
LC 🐾
Kuhröhrling
Suillus bovinus
LC 🐾
Kurzstieliger Schmierröhrling
Suillus brevipes
NE 🐾
Moor-Röhrling
Suillus flavidus
CR 🐾
Ringloser Butterpilz
Suillus collinitus
LC 🐾
Rostroter Lärchenröhrling
Suillus tridentinus
NE 🐾
Sandröhrling
Suillus variegatus
LC 🐾
Chicken Fat Mushroom
Suillus americanus
NE 🐾
Slippery Jill
Suillus salmonicolor
NE 🐾
Western Painted Suillus
Suillus lakei
NE 🐾
Hollow Bolete
Suillus cavipes
LC 🐾
Painted Suillus
Suillus spraguei
NE 🐾
Champagne Bolete
Suillus bellinii
NE
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