Rußbrauner Schneckling vs Graubrauner Schleimstielschneckl

Hygrophorus camarophyllus compared with Hygrophorus mesotephrus

Key Differences

• Rußbrauner Schneckling is Critically Endangered while Graubrauner Schleimstielschneckl is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rußbrauner Schneckling	Graubrauner Schleimstielschneckl
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Agaricales (Champignonartige)	Agaricales (Champignonartige)
Family same	Hygrophoraceae	Hygrophoraceae
Genus same	Hygrophorus	Hygrophorus
Species	Hygrophorus camarophyllus	Hygrophorus mesotephrus

Evolutionary Relationship

Rußbrauner Schneckling and Graubrauner Schleimstielschneckl share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hygrophorus.

Conservation Status

Rußbrauner Schneckling

CR — Critically Endangered

Graubrauner Schleimstielschneckl

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rußbrauner Schneckling	Graubrauner Schleimstielschneckl
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Rußbrauner Schneckling

Habitat

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Graubrauner Schleimstielschneckl

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.

Rußbrauner Schneckling

The Arched Woodwax (Hygrophorus camarophyllus) is a species in the genus Hygrophorus. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Graubrauner Schleimstielschneckl

Ashen woodwax (Hygrophorus mesotephrus) is a species in the genus Hygrophorus. It is listed as Vulnerable 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