Braunscheibiger Schneckling vs Pinkmottle Woodwax

Hygrophorus discoideus compared with Hygrophorus russula

Key Differences

• Braunscheibiger Schneckling is Critically Endangered while Pinkmottle Woodwax is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Braunscheibiger Schneckling	Pinkmottle Woodwax
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 russula

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Braunscheibiger Schneckling

CR — Critically Endangered

Pinkmottle Woodwax

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Braunscheibiger Schneckling	Pinkmottle Woodwax
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.

Pinkmottle Woodwax

Habitat

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

Range

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

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway