Spitzkegeliger Kahlkopf vs Torf-Kahlkopf

Psilocybe semilanceata compared with Psilocybe turficola

Key Differences

• Spitzkegeliger Kahlkopf is Least Concern while Torf-Kahlkopf is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Spitzkegeliger Kahlkopf	Torf-Kahlkopf
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	Hymenogastraceae	Hymenogastraceae
Genus same	Psilocybe	Psilocybe
Species	Psilocybe semilanceata	Psilocybe turficola

Evolutionary Relationship

Spitzkegeliger Kahlkopf and Torf-Kahlkopf share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Psilocybe.

Conservation Status

Spitzkegeliger Kahlkopf

LC — Least Concern

Torf-Kahlkopf

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Spitzkegeliger Kahlkopf	Torf-Kahlkopf
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Spitzkegeliger Kahlkopf

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Torf-Kahlkopf

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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