Blaufuß-Kahlkopf vs Steifstieliger Kahlkopf

Psilocybe fimetaria compared with Psilocybe strictipes

Key Differences

• Blaufuß-Kahlkopf is Vulnerable while Steifstieliger Kahlkopf is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blaufuß-Kahlkopf	Steifstieliger Kahlkopf
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	Hymenogastraceae	Hymenogastraceae
Genus same	Psilocybe	Psilocybe
Species	Psilocybe fimetaria	Psilocybe strictipes

Evolutionary Relationship

Blaufuß-Kahlkopf and Steifstieliger Kahlkopf share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Psilocybe.

Conservation Status

Blaufuß-Kahlkopf

VU — Vulnerable

Steifstieliger Kahlkopf

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blaufuß-Kahlkopf	Steifstieliger Kahlkopf
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blaufuß-Kahlkopf

Habitat

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

Range

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

Steifstieliger Kahlkopf

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden