Faserhütiger Schneckling vs Waldschneckling

Hygrophorus arbustivus compared with Hygrophorus nemoreus

Key Differences

• Faserhütiger Schneckling is Extinct while Waldschneckling is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Faserhütiger Schneckling	Waldschneckling
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 nemoreus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Faserhütiger Schneckling

EX — Extinct

Waldschneckling

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Faserhütiger Schneckling	Waldschneckling
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.

Waldschneckling

Habitat

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

Range

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

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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