Frost-Schneckling vs Olivgestiefelter Schneckling

Hygrophorus hypothejus compared with Hygrophorus persoonii

Key Differences

• Frost-Schneckling is Least Concern while Olivgestiefelter Schneckling is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Frost-Schneckling	Olivgestiefelter 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 persoonii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Frost-Schneckling

LC — Least Concern

Olivgestiefelter Schneckling

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Frost-Schneckling	Olivgestiefelter 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.

Olivgestiefelter Schneckling

Habitat

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

Range

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

Olivgestiefelter Schneckling

Hygrophorus persoonii is a robust, waxy-gilled mushroom with a dark olive-brown cap and pale gills, belonging to the waxcap-related Hygrophoraceae. It grows in mixed and coniferous forests, forming ectomycorrhizal associations with pine and spruce trees across temperate Europe. This fungus exchanges nutrients with tree roots and fruits in autumn.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway