Flocken-Stäubling vs Geschwänztsporiger Stäubling

Lycoperdon mammiforme compared with Lycoperdon caudatum

Key Differences

• Flocken-Stäubling is Endangered while Geschwänztsporiger Stäubling is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Flocken-Stäubling	Geschwänztsporiger 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 mammiforme	Lycoperdon caudatum

Evolutionary Relationship

Flocken-Stäubling and Geschwänztsporiger Stäubling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lycoperdon.

Conservation Status

Flocken-Stäubling

EN — Endangered

Geschwänztsporiger Stäubling

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Flocken-Stäubling	Geschwänztsporiger Stäubling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Flocken-Stäubling

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.

Geschwänztsporiger Stäubling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden