Graubrauner Schleimstielschneckl vs Waldschneckling

Hygrophorus mesotephrus compared with Hygrophorus nemoreus

Key Differences

• Graubrauner Schleimstielschneckl is Vulnerable while Waldschneckling is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Graubrauner Schleimstielschneckl	Waldschneckling
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 nemoreus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Graubrauner Schleimstielschneckl

VU — Vulnerable

Waldschneckling

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Graubrauner Schleimstielschneckl	Waldschneckling
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.

Waldschneckling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. 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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden