Sumpf-Häubling vs Zweisporiger Moos-Häubling

Galerina sphagnorum compared with Galerina subclavata

Key Differences

• Sumpf-Häubling is Vulnerable while Zweisporiger Moos-Häubling is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Sumpf-Häubling	Zweisporiger Moos-Häubling
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	Hymenogastraceae	Hymenogastraceae
Genus same	Galerina	Galerina
Species	Galerina sphagnorum	Galerina subclavata

Evolutionary Relationship

Sumpf-Häubling and Zweisporiger Moos-Häubling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Galerina.

Conservation Status

Sumpf-Häubling

VU — Vulnerable

Zweisporiger Moos-Häubling

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Sumpf-Häubling	Zweisporiger Moos-Häubling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Sumpf-Häubling

Habitat

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

Range

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

Zweisporiger Moos-Häubling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Sumpf-Häubling

Galerina sphagnorum is a small agaric fungus in the family Hymenogastraceae, assessed as Vulnerable (VU). It grows among Sphagnum moss in peatbog habitats, which have declined significantly due to drainage and land conversion. Its vulnerable status reflects the ongoing loss of undisturbed mire and bog ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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