Blue Corky Spine Fungus vs Devil's Tooth
Hydnellum caeruleum compared with Hydnellum peckii
Key Differences
- Blue Corky Spine Fungus is Critically Endangered while Devil's Tooth is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blue Corky Spine Fungus | Devil's Tooth |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Fungi (เห็ดรา) | Fungi (เห็ดรา) |
| Phylum same | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class same | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order same | Thelephorales (Thelephorales) | Thelephorales (Thelephorales) |
| Family same | Bankeraceae | Bankeraceae |
| Genus same | Hydnellum | Hydnellum |
| Species | Hydnellum caeruleum | Hydnellum peckii |
Evolutionary Relationship
Blue Corky Spine Fungus and Devil's Tooth share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hydnellum.
Conservation Status
Blue Corky Spine Fungus
CR — Critically EndangeredDevil's Tooth
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blue Corky Spine Fungus | Devil's Tooth |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blue Corky Spine Fungus
Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Devil's Tooth
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Blue Corky Spine Fungus
The Blue Corky Spine Fungus (Hydnellum caeruleum) is a species in the genus Hydnellum. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Devil's Tooth
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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