Braunscheibiger Schneckling vs Fälblings-Schneckling

Hygrophorus discoideus compared with Hygrophorus subviscifer

Key Differences

• Braunscheibiger Schneckling is Critically Endangered while Fälblings-Schneckling is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Braunscheibiger Schneckling	Fälblings-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 discoideus	Hygrophorus subviscifer

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Braunscheibiger Schneckling

CR — Critically Endangered

Fälblings-Schneckling

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Fälblings-Schneckling

Habitat

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

Range

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

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden