Fragile Dapperling vs

Leucocoprinus fragilissimus compared with Leucocoprinus cretaceus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fragile Dapperling
Kingdom same	Fungi (เห็ดรา)	Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family same	Agaricaceae (Agarics)	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus same	Leucocoprinus	Leucocoprinus
Species	Leucocoprinus fragilissimus	Leucocoprinus cretaceus

Evolutionary Relationship

Fragile Dapperling and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Leucocoprinus.

Conservation Status

Fragile Dapperling

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fragile Dapperling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fragile Dapperling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan.

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Brazil).

Leucocoprinus cretaceus is a small, chalk-white mushroom with a mealy or powdery cap surface distinctive within its genus. It grows in potted plants, greenhouses, and subtropical to tropical soils, often appearing in compost-rich indoor plantings. This saprotrophic fungus decomposes organic matter in enriched soils and is frequently encountered in tropical glasshouse environments.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇧🇷 Brazil