Igelstäubling vs Steppen-Stäubling

Lycoperdon echinatum compared with Lycoperdon decipiens

Key Differences

• Igelstäubling is Endangered while Steppen-Stäubling is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Igelstäubling	Steppen-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 decipiens

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Igelstäubling

EN — Endangered

Steppen-Stäubling

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Igelstäubling	Steppen-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.

Steppen-Stäubling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden