Rußbrauner Schneckling vs Birken-Schneckling

Hygrophorus camarophyllus compared with Hygrophorus hedrychii

Key Differences

• Rußbrauner Schneckling is Critically Endangered while Birken-Schneckling is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rußbrauner Schneckling	Birken-Schneckling
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 hedrychii

Evolutionary Relationship

Rußbrauner Schneckling and Birken-Schneckling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hygrophorus.

Conservation Status

Rußbrauner Schneckling

CR — Critically Endangered

Birken-Schneckling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rußbrauner Schneckling	Birken-Schneckling
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.

Birken-Schneckling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden