Fleckender Schmierling vs Kuhmaul

Gomphidius maculatus compared with Gomphidius glutinosus

Key Differences

• Fleckender Schmierling is Endangered while Kuhmaul is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fleckender Schmierling	Kuhmaul
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Boletales (Dickröhrlingsartige)	Boletales (Dickröhrlingsartige)
Family same	Gomphidiaceae	Gomphidiaceae
Genus same	Gomphidius	Gomphidius
Species	Gomphidius maculatus	Gomphidius glutinosus

Evolutionary Relationship

Fleckender Schmierling and Kuhmaul share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gomphidius.

Conservation Status

Fleckender Schmierling

EN — Endangered

Kuhmaul

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fleckender Schmierling	Kuhmaul
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fleckender Schmierling

Habitat

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Kuhmaul

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 5 countries:

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