Braunscheibiger Schneckling vs Trockener Schneckling

Hygrophorus discoideus compared with Hygrophorus penarius

Key Differences

• Braunscheibiger Schneckling is Critically Endangered while Trockener Schneckling is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Braunscheibiger Schneckling	Trockener Schneckling
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	Hygrophoraceae	Hygrophoraceae
Genus same	Hygrophorus	Hygrophorus
Species	Hygrophorus discoideus	Hygrophorus penarius

Evolutionary Relationship

Braunscheibiger Schneckling and Trockener Schneckling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hygrophorus.

Conservation Status

Braunscheibiger Schneckling

CR — Critically Endangered

Trockener Schneckling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Braunscheibiger Schneckling	Trockener Schneckling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Braunscheibiger Schneckling

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

Trockener Schneckling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden