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Slippery Jack

Suillus luteus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (فطر)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (دعاميات)
Class
Agaricomycetes (غاريقونانية)
Order
Boletales (بوليطيات)
Family
Suillaceae
Genus
Suillus
Species
Suillus luteus (Slippery Jack)

Names in Other Languages

German Butterpilz

Similar Species in Suillus

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Greville's Bolete
Suillus grevillei
Least Concern
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Jellied Bolete
Suillus flavidus
Critically Endangered
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Orange Larch Bolete
Suillus tridentinus
Not Evaluated
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Sticky Bolete
Suillus viscidus
Not Evaluated
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Painted Suillus
Suillus spraguei
Not Evaluated
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Velvet Bolete
Suillus variegatus
Least Concern
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Suillus collinitus
Least Concern
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Suillus amabilis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Slippery Jack?
The scientific name of Slippery Jack is Suillus luteus. It belongs to the genus Suillus.
What is the conservation status of Slippery Jack?
Slippery Jack (Suillus luteus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Slippery Jack live?
Slippery Jack is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Brazil, Chile, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Slippery Jack belong to?
Slippery Jack (Suillus luteus) belongs to the genus Suillus, which is part of the taxonomic family Suillaceae.
Is Slippery Jack endangered?
No, Slippery Jack (Suillus luteus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Slippery Jack belong to?
Slippery Jack (Suillus luteus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (فطر).
What are the closest relatives of Slippery Jack?
The closest relatives of Slippery Jack in the genus Suillus include , Greville's Bolete, Jellied Bolete, Orange Larch Bolete, Sticky Bolete.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Suillus — 18 Species

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Suillus amabilis
NE 🐾
Greville's Bolete
Suillus grevillei
LC 🐾
Jellied Bolete
Suillus flavidus
CR 🐾
Orange Larch Bolete
Suillus tridentinus
NE 🐾
Sticky Bolete
Suillus viscidus
NE 🐾
Painted Suillus
Suillus spraguei
NE 🐾
Velvet Bolete
Suillus variegatus
LC 🐾
Suillus collinitus
LC 🐾
Western Painted Suillus
Suillus lakei
NE
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Slippery Jack
Suillus luteus
LC
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Slippery White Bolete
Suillus placidus
CR 🐾
The Granulated Bolete
Suillus granulatus
LC 🐾
Short-Stalked Suillus
Suillus brevipes
NE 🐾
Bovine Bolete
Suillus bovinus
LC 🐾
Champagne Bolete
Suillus bellinii
NE 🐾
Chicken Fat Mushroom
Suillus americanus
NE 🐾
Slippery Jill
Suillus salmonicolor
NE 🐾
Hollow Bolete
Suillus cavipes
LC
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