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Volvariella caesiotincta compared with Volvariella taylorii

Key Differences

• is Vulnerable while is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Fungi (เห็ดรา)	Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family same	Pluteaceae	Pluteaceae
Genus same	Volvariella	Volvariella
Species	Volvariella caesiotincta	Volvariella taylorii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

VU — Vulnerable

DD — Data Deficient

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 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 Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Volvariella caesiotincta is an agaric fungus in the family Pluteaceae, assessed as Vulnerable (VU). It grows on dead woody material and is distinguished by its volva (base cup) and pinkish gills at maturity. Its vulnerable status reflects habitat loss and the rarity of appropriate decaying wood in managed landscapes.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden