(Entoloma cruentatum) — Vulnerable

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Entoloma cruentatum

Vulnerable

About

Entoloma cruentatum is a rare Entoloma species characterised by blood-red to dark reddish tones in its fruiting body, a striking appearance among the typically paler members of its genus. It grows in grassland or woodland edge habitats across parts of Europe. Classified as Vulnerable, it is threatened by habitat loss and the degradation of ancient, species-rich grasslands.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Pilze)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Champignonartige)

Species

Entoloma cruentatum ()

Similar Species in Entoloma

Behaarter Holzrötling

Entoloma dysthaloides

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Blassbrauner Schlehen-Rötling

Entoloma sepium

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Blaubraunstieliger Rötling

Blaugerandeter Rötling

Entoloma caesiocinctum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Entoloma cruentatum. It belongs to the genus Entoloma.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Entoloma cruentatum) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

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

What family does belong to?

(Entoloma cruentatum) belongs to the genus Entoloma, which is part of the taxonomic family Entolomataceae.

Is endangered?

Yes, (Entoloma cruentatum) 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?

(Entoloma cruentatum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Entoloma include Becherrötling, Behaarter Holzrötling, Behaarter Rötling, Blassbrauner Schlehen-Rötling, Blaubraunstieliger Rötling.