Arched Woodwax vs

Hygrophorus camarophyllus compared with Hygrophorus persoonii

Key Differences

  • Arched Woodwax is Critically Endangered while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arched Woodwax
Kingdom same Fungi (真菌界) Fungi (真菌界)
Phylum same Basidiomycota (担子菌门) Basidiomycota (担子菌门)
Class same Agaricomycetes (傘菌綱) Agaricomycetes (傘菌綱)
Order same Agaricales (伞菌目) Agaricales (伞菌目)
Family same Hygrophoraceae Hygrophoraceae
Genus same Hygrophorus Hygrophorus
Species Hygrophorus camarophyllus Hygrophorus persoonii

Evolutionary Relationship

Arched Woodwax and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hygrophorus.

Conservation Status

Arched Woodwax

CR — Critically Endangered

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arched Woodwax
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arched Woodwax

Habitat

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

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

Habitat

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

Range

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

Arched Woodwax

The Arched Woodwax (Hygrophorus camarophyllus) is a species in the genus Hygrophorus. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Hygrophorus persoonii是一种具深橄榄褐色菌盖和淡色菌褶的粗壮蜡质菌褶蘑菇,属于蜡伞科(Hygrophoraceae)。在欧洲温带混交林和针叶林中与松树和云杉形成外生菌根共生关系,秋季结实。

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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