Goldschimmel vs

Hypomyces chrysospermus compared with Hypomyces porphyreus

Key Differences

• Goldschimmel is Least Concern while is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Goldschimmel
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class same	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order same	Hypocreales (Krustenkugelpilzartige)	Hypocreales (Krustenkugelpilzartige)
Family same	Hypocreaceae	Hypocreaceae
Genus same	Hypomyces	Hypomyces
Species	Hypomyces chrysospermus	Hypomyces porphyreus

Evolutionary Relationship

Goldschimmel and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hypomyces.

Conservation Status

Goldschimmel

LC — Least Concern

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Goldschimmel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Goldschimmel

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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.

Goldschimmel

The Bolete Mould (Hypomyces chrysospermus) is a species in the genus Hypomyces. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Hypomyces porphyreus is a pyrenomycete fungus in the family Hypocreaceae, assessed as Vulnerable (VU). It is a mycoparasite that grows over the fruiting bodies of other fungi, particularly corticioid and resupinate species, in mature forest habitats. Its vulnerable status reflects the dependence on specific host fungi and undisturbed old-growth forest conditions.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden