Gebrechlicher Saftling vs Rötender Nitratsaftling

Hygrocybe ceracea compared with Hygrocybe ingrata

Key Differences

• Gebrechlicher Saftling is Least Concern while Rötender Nitratsaftling is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gebrechlicher Saftling	Rötender Nitratsaftling
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	Hygrocybe	Hygrocybe
Species	Hygrocybe ceracea	Hygrocybe ingrata

Evolutionary Relationship

Gebrechlicher Saftling and Rötender Nitratsaftling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hygrocybe.

Conservation Status

Gebrechlicher Saftling

LC — Least Concern

Rötender Nitratsaftling

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gebrechlicher Saftling	Rötender Nitratsaftling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gebrechlicher Saftling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, and United States.

Rötender Nitratsaftling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium and Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Gebrechlicher Saftling

The Butter Waxcap (Hygrocybe ceracea) is a species in the genus Hygrocybe. 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 1 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium