Igelstäubling vs Geschwänztsporiger Stäubling

Lycoperdon echinatum compared with Lycoperdon caudatum

Key Differences

• Igelstäubling is Endangered while Geschwänztsporiger Stäubling is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Igelstäubling	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 echinatum	Lycoperdon caudatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Igelstäubling

EN — Endangered

Geschwänztsporiger Stäubling

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Igelstäubling	Geschwänztsporiger Stäubling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Igelstäubling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. 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 4 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States