Olivgestiefelter Schneckling vs Isabellrötlicher Schneckling

Hygrophorus persoonii compared with Hygrophorus poetarum

Key Differences

• Olivgestiefelter Schneckling is Near Threatened while Isabellrötlicher Schneckling is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Olivgestiefelter Schneckling	Isabellrötlicher 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 persoonii	Hygrophorus poetarum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Olivgestiefelter Schneckling

NT — Near Threatened

Isabellrötlicher Schneckling

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Olivgestiefelter Schneckling	Isabellrötlicher Schneckling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

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

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