Frost-Schneckling vs Braunscheibiger Schneckling

Hygrophorus hypothejus compared with Hygrophorus discoideus

Key Differences

• Frost-Schneckling is Least Concern while Braunscheibiger Schneckling is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Frost-Schneckling	Braunscheibiger 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 hypothejus	Hygrophorus discoideus

Evolutionary Relationship

Frost-Schneckling and Braunscheibiger Schneckling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hygrophorus.

Conservation Status

Frost-Schneckling

LC — Least Concern

Braunscheibiger Schneckling

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Frost-Schneckling	Braunscheibiger Schneckling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Frost-Schneckling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Braunscheibiger Schneckling

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

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

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden