vs Spindle Shank

Gymnopus impudicus compared with Gymnopus fusipes

Key Differences

• is Vulnerable while Spindle Shank is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Spindle Shank
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family same	Omphalotaceae	Omphalotaceae
Genus same	Gymnopus	Gymnopus
Species	Gymnopus impudicus	Gymnopus fusipes

Evolutionary Relationship

and Spindle Shank share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gymnopus.

Conservation Status

VU — Vulnerable

Spindle Shank

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Spindle Shank
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Spindle Shank

Habitat

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

Range

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

Gymnopus impudicus es un pequeño hongo agaricáceo saprotróficio de la familia Omphalotaceae, evaluado como Vulnerable (VU). Crece sobre hojarasca en descomposición, especialmente en hábitats forestales maduros no perturbados. La especie es considerada vulnerable debido a la pérdida de ecosistemas boscosos estables y maduros.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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