Dune Fibrecap vs Birnen-Risspilz

Inocybe dunensis compared with Inocybe fraudans

Key Differences

• Dune Fibrecap is Vulnerable while Birnen-Risspilz is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dune Fibrecap	Birnen-Risspilz
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	Inocybaceae	Inocybaceae
Genus same	Inocybe	Inocybe
Species	Inocybe dunensis	Inocybe fraudans

Evolutionary Relationship

Dune Fibrecap and Birnen-Risspilz share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Inocybe.

Conservation Status

Dune Fibrecap

VU — Vulnerable

Birnen-Risspilz

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dune Fibrecap	Birnen-Risspilz
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dune Fibrecap

Habitat

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

Range

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

Birnen-Risspilz

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden