Geriefter Schwefelkopf vs Torfmoos-Schwefelkopf

Hypholoma ericaeoides compared with Hypholoma elongatum

Key Differences

• Geriefter Schwefelkopf is Endangered while Torfmoos-Schwefelkopf is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Geriefter Schwefelkopf	Torfmoos-Schwefelkopf
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	Strophariaceae	Strophariaceae
Genus same	Hypholoma	Hypholoma
Species	Hypholoma ericaeoides	Hypholoma elongatum

Evolutionary Relationship

Geriefter Schwefelkopf and Torfmoos-Schwefelkopf share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hypholoma.

Conservation Status

Geriefter Schwefelkopf

EN — Endangered

Torfmoos-Schwefelkopf

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Geriefter Schwefelkopf	Torfmoos-Schwefelkopf
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Geriefter Schwefelkopf

Habitat

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

Range

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

Torfmoos-Schwefelkopf

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden