Grünlicher Helmling vs Blaufüßiger Helmling

Mycena chlorantha compared with Mycena cyanorhiza

Key Differences

• Grünlicher Helmling is Near Threatened while Blaufüßiger Helmling is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Grünlicher Helmling	Blaufüßiger Helmling
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	Mycenaceae	Mycenaceae
Genus same	Mycena	Mycena
Species	Mycena chlorantha	Mycena cyanorhiza

Evolutionary Relationship

Grünlicher Helmling and Blaufüßiger Helmling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Mycena.

Conservation Status

Grünlicher Helmling

NT — Near Threatened

Blaufüßiger Helmling

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Grünlicher Helmling	Blaufüßiger Helmling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Grünlicher Helmling

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.

Blaufüßiger Helmling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden