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Hyphoderma obtusum compared with Hyphoderma orphanellum

Key Differences

• is Vulnerable while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Polyporales (Polyporales)	Polyporales (Polyporales)
Family same	Hyphodermataceae	Hyphodermataceae
Genus same	Hyphoderma	Hyphoderma
Species	Hyphoderma obtusum	Hyphoderma orphanellum

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hyphoderma.

Conservation Status

VU — Vulnerable

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

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

Range

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

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Hyphoderma orphanellum es un hongo corticiode de la familia Polyporaceae, evaluado como Casi Amenazado (NT). Forma cuerpos fructíferos delgados y resupinados sobre madera muerta de árboles de hoja ancha en entornos forestales maduros o viejos. Su estado de casi amenazado refleja su sensibilidad a la eliminación de madera muerta y la perturbación de los bosques viejos.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden