Ledergelber Schwindling vs Nördlicher Schwindling

Marasmius torquescens compared with Marasmius siccus

Key Differences

• Ledergelber Schwindling is Least Concern while Nördlicher Schwindling is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ledergelber Schwindling	Nördlicher Schwindling
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	Marasmiaceae	Marasmiaceae
Genus same	Marasmius	Marasmius
Species	Marasmius torquescens	Marasmius siccus

Evolutionary Relationship

Ledergelber Schwindling and Nördlicher Schwindling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Marasmius.

Conservation Status

Ledergelber Schwindling

LC — Least Concern

Nördlicher Schwindling

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ledergelber Schwindling	Nördlicher Schwindling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ledergelber Schwindling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Nördlicher Schwindling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Ledergelber Schwindling

Marasmius torquescens is a small, saprotrophic agaric fungus in the family Marasmiaceae, assessed as Least Concern (LC). It produces tough, wiry-stemmed fruiting bodies that can revive after desiccation, a characteristic trait of the genus. It grows on decaying leaf litter and woody debris in woodland environments.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden