Distinguished Inkcap vs Steinhuhn

Coprinopsis alopecia compared with Alectoris graeca

Key Differences

• Distinguished Inkcap is Not Evaluated while Steinhuhn is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Distinguished Inkcap	Steinhuhn
Kingdom	Fungi (Pilze)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Aves (Vögel)
Order	Agaricales (Champignonartige)	Galliformes (Hühnervögel)
Family	Psathyrellaceae	Phasianidae
Genus	Coprinopsis	Alectoris
Species	Coprinopsis alopecia	Alectoris graeca

Conservation Status

Distinguished Inkcap

NE — Not Evaluated

Steinhuhn

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Distinguished Inkcap	Steinhuhn
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Distinguished Inkcap

Habitat

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

Steinhuhn

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (8 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Steinhuhn

Rock Partridge (Alectoris graeca) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.