Blaugrauer Scheidling vs Kleinster Scheidling

Volvariella caesiotincta compared with Volvariella pusilla

Key Differences

• Blaugrauer Scheidling is Vulnerable while Kleinster Scheidling is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blaugrauer Scheidling	Kleinster Scheidling
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	Pluteaceae	Pluteaceae
Genus same	Volvariella	Volvariella
Species	Volvariella caesiotincta	Volvariella pusilla

Evolutionary Relationship

Blaugrauer Scheidling and Kleinster Scheidling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Volvariella.

Conservation Status

Blaugrauer Scheidling

VU — Vulnerable

Kleinster Scheidling

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blaugrauer Scheidling	Kleinster Scheidling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blaugrauer Scheidling

Habitat

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

Range

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

Kleinster Scheidling

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

Blaugrauer Scheidling

Volvariella caesiotincta is an agaric fungus in the family Pluteaceae, assessed as Vulnerable (VU). It grows on dead woody material and is distinguished by its volva (base cup) and pinkish gills at maturity. Its vulnerable status reflects habitat loss and the rarity of appropriate decaying wood in managed landscapes.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden