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Gold Flecked Woodwax

Hygrophorus chrysodon

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (فطر)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (دعاميات)

Class

Agaricomycetes (غاريقونانية)

Order

Agaricales (غاريقونيات)

Species

Hygrophorus chrysodon (Gold Flecked Woodwax)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hygróforo amarillo-blanco

German Goldzahnschneckling

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Arched Woodwax

Hygrophorus camarophyllus

Critically Endangered

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Blistered Woodwax

Hygrophorus pustulatus

Least Concern

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Hygrophorus persoonii

Near Threatened

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Forest Woodwax

Hygrophorus arbustivus

Extinct

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Herald of Winter

Hygrophorus hypothejus

Critically Endangered

Hygrophorus agathosmus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gold Flecked Woodwax?

The scientific name of Gold Flecked Woodwax is Hygrophorus chrysodon. It belongs to the genus Hygrophorus.

What is the conservation status of Gold Flecked Woodwax?

Gold Flecked Woodwax (Hygrophorus chrysodon) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gold Flecked Woodwax live?

Gold Flecked Woodwax is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Gold Flecked Woodwax belong to?

Gold Flecked Woodwax (Hygrophorus chrysodon) belongs to the genus Hygrophorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.

Is Gold Flecked Woodwax endangered?

Yes, Gold Flecked Woodwax (Hygrophorus chrysodon) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Gold Flecked Woodwax belong to?

Gold Flecked Woodwax (Hygrophorus chrysodon) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (فطر).

What are the closest relatives of Gold Flecked Woodwax?

The closest relatives of Gold Flecked Woodwax in the genus Hygrophorus include Almond Woodwax, Arched Woodwax, Blistered Woodwax, , Forest Woodwax.