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Psathyrella longicauda compared with Psathyrella pennata
Key Differences
- is Least Concern while is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Fungi (Fungi) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum same | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class same | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order same | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family same | Psathyrellaceae | Psathyrellaceae |
| Genus same | Psathyrella | Psathyrella |
| Species | Psathyrella longicauda | Psathyrella pennata |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Psathyrella.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Psathyrella pennata is a small, fragile agaric fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae, assessed as Endangered (EN). It grows on fire-scorched soil or charred wood in post-burn habitats, making it dependent on natural or managed fire disturbance events. Its endangered status reflects the rarity of appropriate fire-disturbed substrates in managed landscapes.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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