Blut-Helmling vs Blaufüßiger Helmling

Mycena haematopus compared with Mycena cyanorhiza

Key Differences

• Blut-Helmling is Least Concern while Blaufüßiger Helmling is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blut-Helmling	Blaufüßiger Helmling
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	Mycenaceae	Mycenaceae
Genus same	Mycena	Mycena
Species	Mycena haematopus	Mycena cyanorhiza

Evolutionary Relationship

Blut-Helmling and Blaufüßiger Helmling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Mycena.

Conservation Status

Blut-Helmling

LC — Least Concern

Blaufüßiger Helmling

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blut-Helmling	Blaufüßiger Helmling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blut-Helmling

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

Blaufüßiger Helmling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Blut-Helmling

The Bleeding Fairy Helmet (Mycena haematopus) is a species in the genus Mycena. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden