Graubrauner Schleimstielschneckl vs Olivgestiefelter Schneckling

Hygrophorus mesotephrus compared with Hygrophorus persoonii

Key Differences

• Graubrauner Schleimstielschneckl is Vulnerable while Olivgestiefelter Schneckling is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Graubrauner Schleimstielschneckl	Olivgestiefelter 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 mesotephrus	Hygrophorus persoonii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Graubrauner Schleimstielschneckl

VU — Vulnerable

Olivgestiefelter Schneckling

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic 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.

Olivgestiefelter Schneckling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

Olivgestiefelter Schneckling

Hygrophorus persoonii is a robust, waxy-gilled mushroom with a dark olive-brown cap and pale gills, belonging to the waxcap-related Hygrophoraceae. It grows in mixed and coniferous forests, forming ectomycorrhizal associations with pine and spruce trees across temperate Europe. This fungus exchanges nutrients with tree roots and fruits in autumn.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway