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Fiery Milkcap

Lactarius pyrogalus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Russulales (Täublingsartige)
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Lactarius
Species
Lactarius pyrogalus (Fiery Milkcap)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish lactario de leche ardiente

Similar Species in Lactarius

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Birken-Milchling
Lactarius torminosus
Least Concern
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Blasser Zonen-Milchling
Lactarius zonarius
Endangered
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Blutreizker
Lactarius sanguifluus
Extinct
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Brauner Kiefern-Blutreizker
Lactarius quieticolor
Least Concern
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Braunfleckender Milchling
Lactarius fluens
Least Concern
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Braunzottiger Milchling
Lactarius mairei
Critically Endangered
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Dunkler Duftmilchling
Lactarius mammosus
Vulnerable
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Echter Reizker
Lactarius deliciosus
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fiery Milkcap?
The scientific name of Fiery Milkcap is Lactarius pyrogalus. It belongs to the genus Lactarius.
What is the conservation status of Fiery Milkcap?
Fiery Milkcap (Lactarius pyrogalus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Fiery Milkcap live?
Fiery Milkcap is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Fiery Milkcap belong to?
Fiery Milkcap (Lactarius pyrogalus) belongs to the genus Lactarius, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.
Is Fiery Milkcap endangered?
No, Fiery Milkcap (Lactarius pyrogalus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Fiery Milkcap belong to?
Fiery Milkcap (Lactarius pyrogalus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).
What are the closest relatives of Fiery Milkcap?
The closest relatives of Fiery Milkcap in the genus Lactarius include Birken-Milchling, Blasser Zonen-Milchling, Blutreizker, Brauner Kiefern-Blutreizker, Braunfleckender Milchling.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Lactarius — 20 Species

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Birken-Milchling
Lactarius torminosus
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Blasser Zonen-Milchling
Lactarius zonarius
EN 🐾
Blutreizker
Lactarius sanguifluus
EX 🐾
Brauner Kiefern-Blutreizker
Lactarius quieticolor
LC 🐾
Braunfleckender Milchling
Lactarius fluens
LC 🐾
Braunzottiger Milchling
Lactarius mairei
CR 🐾
Dunkler Duftmilchling
Lactarius mammosus
VU 🐾
Echter Reizker
Lactarius deliciosus
DD 🐾
Eichen-Milchling
Lactarius quietus
LC 🐾
Erlen-Milchling
Lactarius obscuratus
LC 🐾
Fichtenreizker
Lactarius deterrimus
LC 🐾
Flatter-Milchling
Lactarius tabidus
LC 🐾
Flaumiger Milchling
Lactarius pubescens
LC 🐾
Flügelsporiger Milchling
Lactarius pterosporus
VU 🐾
Fransen-Milchling
Lactarius citriolens
NT 🐾
Gebänderter Hainbuchen-Milchling
Lactarius circellatus
LC 🐾
Gebuckelter Milchling
Lactarius pilatii
LC 🐾
Goldflüssiger Milchling
Lactarius chrysorrheus
LC 🐾
Graublasser Milchling
Lactarius albocarneus
VU 🐾
Graufleckender Milchling
Lactarius vietus
LC
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