Sternsamiger Stäubling vs Weicher Stäubling

Lycoperdon atropurpureum compared with Lycoperdon molle

Key Differences

• Sternsamiger Stäubling is Endangered while Weicher Stäubling is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Sternsamiger Stäubling	Weicher Stäubling
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	Lycoperdaceae	Lycoperdaceae
Genus same	Lycoperdon	Lycoperdon
Species	Lycoperdon atropurpureum	Lycoperdon molle

Evolutionary Relationship

Sternsamiger Stäubling and Weicher Stäubling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lycoperdon.

Conservation Status

Sternsamiger Stäubling

EN — Endangered

Weicher Stäubling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Sternsamiger Stäubling	Weicher Stäubling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Sternsamiger Stäubling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Weicher Stäubling

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 5 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States