Düsterer Schönkopf vs Veilchenblauer Schönkopf

Calocybe obscurissima compared with Calocybe ionides

Key Differences

• Düsterer Schönkopf is Endangered while Veilchenblauer Schönkopf is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Düsterer Schönkopf	Veilchenblauer Schönkopf
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	Lyophyllaceae	Lyophyllaceae
Genus same	Calocybe	Calocybe
Species	Calocybe obscurissima	Calocybe ionides

Evolutionary Relationship

Düsterer Schönkopf and Veilchenblauer Schönkopf share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Calocybe.

Conservation Status

Düsterer Schönkopf

EN — Endangered

Veilchenblauer Schönkopf

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Düsterer Schönkopf	Veilchenblauer Schönkopf
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Düsterer Schönkopf

Habitat

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

Range

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

Veilchenblauer Schönkopf

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway