Faserhütiger Schneckling vs Fälblings-Schneckling

Hygrophorus arbustivus compared with Hygrophorus subviscifer

Key Differences

• Faserhütiger Schneckling is Extinct while Fälblings-Schneckling is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Faserhütiger Schneckling	Fälblings-Schneckling
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	Hygrophoraceae	Hygrophoraceae
Genus same	Hygrophorus	Hygrophorus
Species	Hygrophorus arbustivus	Hygrophorus subviscifer

Evolutionary Relationship

Faserhütiger Schneckling and Fälblings-Schneckling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hygrophorus.

Conservation Status

Faserhütiger Schneckling

EX — Extinct

Fälblings-Schneckling

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Faserhütiger Schneckling	Fälblings-Schneckling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Faserhütiger Schneckling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Fälblings-Schneckling

Habitat

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

Range

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

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden