Amethyst Brittlegill vs

Russula amethystina compared with Russula pseudoaeruginea

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amethyst Brittlegill
Kingdom same	Fungi (เห็ดรา)	Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Russulales (Russulales)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family same	Russulaceae	Russulaceae
Genus same	Russula	Russula
Species	Russula amethystina	Russula pseudoaeruginea

Evolutionary Relationship

Amethyst Brittlegill and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Russula.

Conservation Status

Amethyst Brittlegill

DD — Data Deficient

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amethyst Brittlegill
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amethyst Brittlegill

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Amethyst Brittlegill

The Amethyst Brittlegill (Russula amethystina) is a species in the genus Russula. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Russula pseudoaeruginea is a mycorrhizal agaric fungus in the family Russulaceae, assessed as Data Deficient (DD). It forms ectomycorrhizal associations with broadleaf trees and is distinguished by its greenish cap colouration, resembling some toxic species. Insufficient collection data prevent a reliable conservation assessment.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden