Rußbrauner Schneckling vs Orangegelber Lärchenschneckling

Hygrophorus camarophyllus compared with Hygrophorus speciosus

Key Differences

• Rußbrauner Schneckling is Critically Endangered while Orangegelber Lärchenschneckling is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rußbrauner Schneckling	Orangegelber Lärchenschneckling
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 speciosus

Evolutionary Relationship

Rußbrauner Schneckling and Orangegelber Lärchenschneckling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hygrophorus.

Conservation Status

Rußbrauner Schneckling

CR — Critically Endangered

Orangegelber Lärchenschneckling

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rußbrauner Schneckling	Orangegelber Lärchenschneckling
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.

Orangegelber Lärchenschneckling

Habitat

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

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.