Circled Milkcap vs
Lactarius circellatus compared with Lactarius flavidus
Key Differences
- Circled Milkcap is Least Concern while is Critically Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Circled Milkcap | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Fungi (真菌界) | Fungi (真菌界) |
| Phylum same | Basidiomycota (担子菌门) | Basidiomycota (担子菌门) |
| Class same | Agaricomycetes (傘菌綱) | Agaricomycetes (傘菌綱) |
| Order same | Russulales (红菇目) | Russulales (红菇目) |
| Family same | Russulaceae | Russulaceae |
| Genus same | Lactarius | Lactarius |
| Species | Lactarius circellatus | Lactarius flavidus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Circled Milkcap and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lactarius.
Conservation Status
Circled Milkcap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Circled Milkcap | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Circled Milkcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Circled Milkcap
The Circled Milkcap (Lactarius circellatus) is a species in the genus Lactarius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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