Gefleckter Samtschneckling vs Matt Fanvault

Camarophyllopsis phaeophylla compared with Camarophyllopsis schulzeri

Key Differences

• Gefleckter Samtschneckling is Critically Endangered while Matt Fanvault is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gefleckter Samtschneckling	Matt Fanvault
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	Clavariaceae	Clavariaceae
Genus same	Camarophyllopsis	Camarophyllopsis
Species	Camarophyllopsis phaeophylla	Camarophyllopsis schulzeri

Evolutionary Relationship

Gefleckter Samtschneckling and Matt Fanvault share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Camarophyllopsis.

Conservation Status

Gefleckter Samtschneckling

CR — Critically Endangered

Matt Fanvault

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gefleckter Samtschneckling	Matt Fanvault
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gefleckter Samtschneckling

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

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

Matt Fanvault

Habitat

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

Range

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

Gefleckter Samtschneckling

Camarophyllopsis phaeophylla is an exceptionally rare, small, dark-capped mushroom found in ancient, unimproved grasslands across Europe. It is considered one of the most reliable indicators of waxcap grasslands, habitats of outstanding biodiversity value. Critically Endangered, this species is at severe risk from agricultural intensification, fertiliser application, and loss of traditional hay meadow management.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway