Aniseed Cockleshell vs

Lentinellus cochleatus compared with Lentinellus flabelliformis

Key Differences

• Aniseed Cockleshell is Least Concern while is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aniseed Cockleshell
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Russulales (Russulales)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family same	Auriscalpiaceae	Auriscalpiaceae
Genus same	Lentinellus	Lentinellus
Species	Lentinellus cochleatus	Lentinellus flabelliformis

Evolutionary Relationship

Aniseed Cockleshell and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lentinellus.

Conservation Status

Aniseed Cockleshell

LC — Least Concern

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aniseed Cockleshell
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aniseed Cockleshell

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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.

Aniseed Cockleshell

The Aniseed Cockleshell (Lentinellus cochleatus) is a species in the genus Lentinellus. 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 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden