Verdrehthaariger Scheinhelmling vs Kopfhaariger Scheinhelmling

Hemimycena tortuosa compared with Hemimycena cephalotricha

Key Differences

• Verdrehthaariger Scheinhelmling is Data Deficient while Kopfhaariger Scheinhelmling is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Verdrehthaariger Scheinhelmling	Kopfhaariger Scheinhelmling
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	Hemimycena	Hemimycena
Species	Hemimycena tortuosa	Hemimycena cephalotricha

Evolutionary Relationship

Verdrehthaariger Scheinhelmling and Kopfhaariger Scheinhelmling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hemimycena.

Conservation Status

Verdrehthaariger Scheinhelmling

DD — Data Deficient

Kopfhaariger Scheinhelmling

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Verdrehthaariger Scheinhelmling	Kopfhaariger Scheinhelmling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Verdrehthaariger Scheinhelmling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Kopfhaariger Scheinhelmling

Habitat

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

Range

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

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden