Waldschneckling vs Orangegelber Lärchenschneckling

Hygrophorus nemoreus compared with Hygrophorus speciosus

Key Differences

• Waldschneckling is Near Threatened while Orangegelber Lärchenschneckling is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Waldschneckling	Orangegelber Lärchenschneckling
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 nemoreus	Hygrophorus speciosus

Evolutionary Relationship

Waldschneckling and Orangegelber Lärchenschneckling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hygrophorus.

Conservation Status

Waldschneckling

NT — Near Threatened

Orangegelber Lärchenschneckling

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Waldschneckling	Orangegelber Lärchenschneckling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Waldschneckling

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.

Orangegelber Lärchenschneckling

Habitat

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