Schwachfilziger Schirmling vs Sand-Schirmling

Lepiota tomentella compared with Lepiota brunneolilacea

Key Differences

• Schwachfilziger Schirmling is Endangered while Sand-Schirmling is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Schwachfilziger Schirmling	Sand-Schirmling
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	Agaricaceae (Agarics)	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus same	Lepiota	Lepiota
Species	Lepiota tomentella	Lepiota brunneolilacea

Evolutionary Relationship

Schwachfilziger Schirmling and Sand-Schirmling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lepiota.

Conservation Status

Schwachfilziger Schirmling

EN — Endangered

Sand-Schirmling

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Schwachfilziger Schirmling	Sand-Schirmling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Schwachfilziger Schirmling

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.

Sand-Schirmling

Habitat

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