Geriefter Schwefelkopf vs Wurzelnder Schwefelkopf

Hypholoma ericaeoides compared with Hypholoma radicosum

Key Differences

• Geriefter Schwefelkopf is Endangered while Wurzelnder Schwefelkopf is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Geriefter Schwefelkopf	Wurzelnder Schwefelkopf
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	Strophariaceae	Strophariaceae
Genus same	Hypholoma	Hypholoma
Species	Hypholoma ericaeoides	Hypholoma radicosum

Evolutionary Relationship

Geriefter Schwefelkopf and Wurzelnder Schwefelkopf share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hypholoma.

Conservation Status

Geriefter Schwefelkopf

EN — Endangered

Wurzelnder Schwefelkopf

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Geriefter Schwefelkopf	Wurzelnder Schwefelkopf
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Geriefter Schwefelkopf

Habitat

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

Range

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

Wurzelnder Schwefelkopf

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden