Larch Spike vs Slimy Spike

Gomphidius maculatus compared with Gomphidius glutinosus

Key Differences

• Larch Spike is Endangered while Slimy Spike is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Larch Spike	Slimy Spike
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Boletales (Boletales)	Boletales (Boletales)
Family same	Gomphidiaceae	Gomphidiaceae
Genus same	Gomphidius	Gomphidius
Species	Gomphidius maculatus	Gomphidius glutinosus

Evolutionary Relationship

Larch Spike and Slimy Spike share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gomphidius.

Conservation Status

Larch Spike

EN — Endangered

Slimy Spike

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Larch Spike	Slimy Spike
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Larch Spike

Habitat

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.

Range

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Slimy Spike

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 5 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden