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Bitterer Saftling

Hygrocybe mucronella

Near Threatened

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The Bitter Waxcap (Hygrocybe mucronella) is a species in the genus Hygrocybe. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Pilze)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Champignonartige)

Species

Hygrocybe mucronella (Bitterer Saftling)

Names in Other Languages

German Bitterer Saftling

Similar Species in Hygrocybe

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Bitterer Honig-Saftling

Hygrocybe reidii

Near Threatened

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Bräunlichschwarzer Saftling

Hygrocybe spadicea

Endangered

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Feinschuppiger Moor-Saftling

Hygrocybe coccineocrenata

Near Threatened

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Gebrechlicher Saftling

Hygrocybe ceracea

Least Concern

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Gelbblättriger Filz-Saftling

Hygrocybe helobia

Least Concern

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Gelbfleischiger Pracht-Saftling

Hygrocybe splendidissima

Vulnerable

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Gelbrandiger Saftling

Hygrocybe insipida

Least Concern

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Glänzender Orange-Saftling

Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bitterer Saftling?

The scientific name of Bitterer Saftling is Hygrocybe mucronella. It belongs to the genus Hygrocybe.

What is the conservation status of Bitterer Saftling?

Bitterer Saftling (Hygrocybe mucronella) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bitterer Saftling live?

Bitterer Saftling is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does Bitterer Saftling belong to?

Bitterer Saftling (Hygrocybe mucronella) belongs to the genus Hygrocybe, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.

What kingdom does Bitterer Saftling belong to?

Bitterer Saftling (Hygrocybe mucronella) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).

What are the closest relatives of Bitterer Saftling?

The closest relatives of Bitterer Saftling in the genus Hygrocybe include Bitterer Honig-Saftling, Bräunlichschwarzer Saftling, Feinschuppiger Moor-Saftling, Gebrechlicher Saftling, Gelbblättriger Filz-Saftling.