(Hydnellum compactum) — Vulnerable

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Hydnellum compactum

Vulnerable

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Hydnellum compactum is a stipitate, tooth fungus with a compact, brownish-orange to rusty-brown cap surface covered in spines on the underside. It grows on the forest floor in coniferous forests across Europe and parts of North America, forming ectomycorrhizal associations with trees. This fungus obtains nutrients by forming mutualistic partnerships with the roots of pine, spruce, and fir trees.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (فطر)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (دعاميات)

Class

Agaricomycetes (غاريقونانية)

Order

Thelephorales (Thelephorales)

Species

Hydnellum compactum ()

Names in Other Languages

German Derber Korkstacheling

Similar Species in Hydnellum

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Blue Corky Spine Fungus

Hydnellum caeruleum

Critically Endangered

Hydnellum ferrugineum

Vulnerable

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Orange Tooth

Hydnellum aurantiacum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Hydnellum compactum. It belongs to the genus Hydnellum.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Hydnellum compactum) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Norway, Sweden.

What family does belong to?

(Hydnellum compactum) belongs to the genus Hydnellum, which is part of the taxonomic family Bankeraceae.

Is endangered?

Yes, (Hydnellum compactum) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Hydnellum compactum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (فطر).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Hydnellum include Bitter Tooth, Blue Corky Spine Fungus, Gold Tooth, Mealy Tooth, Orange Tooth.