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Peniophorella echinocystis compared with Peniophorella pubera

Key Differences

• is Critically Endangered while is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
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	Hymenochaetales (锈革孔菌目)	Hymenochaetales (锈革孔菌目)
Family same	Rickenellaceae	Rickenellaceae
Genus same	Peniophorella	Peniophorella
Species	Peniophorella echinocystis	Peniophorella pubera

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

CR — Critically Endangered

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

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.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered 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

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).

Peniophorella echinocystis 是一种被评估为极危（CR）的皮质真菌，极为罕见且分布范围极为有限。它在成熟或古老森林生境的枯木上形成薄的平伏壳状菌体。其极危状态凸显了保护具有站立和倒落枯木的老龄林的紧迫需要。

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden