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Heide-Schwefelkopf

Hypholoma ericaeum

Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Pilze)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Champignonartige)

Species

Hypholoma ericaeum (Heide-Schwefelkopf)

Names in Other Languages

German Heide-Schwefelkopf

Similar Species in Hypholoma

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Geriefter Schwefelkopf

Hypholoma ericaeoides

Endangered

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Geselliger Schwefelkopf

Hypholoma marginatum

Least Concern

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Grünblättriger Schwefelkopf

Hypholoma fasciculare

Rauchblättriger Schwefelkopf

Hypholoma capnoides

Least Concern

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Teichrand-Schwefelkopf

Hypholoma subericaeum

Data Deficient

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Torfmoos-Schwefelkopf

Hypholoma elongatum

Least Concern

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Wurzelnder Schwefelkopf

Hypholoma radicosum

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Heide-Schwefelkopf?

The scientific name of Heide-Schwefelkopf is Hypholoma ericaeum. It belongs to the genus Hypholoma.

What is the conservation status of Heide-Schwefelkopf?

Heide-Schwefelkopf (Hypholoma ericaeum) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Heide-Schwefelkopf live?

Heide-Schwefelkopf is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Heide-Schwefelkopf belong to?

Heide-Schwefelkopf (Hypholoma ericaeum) belongs to the genus Hypholoma, which is part of the taxonomic family Strophariaceae.

Is Heide-Schwefelkopf endangered?

Yes, Heide-Schwefelkopf (Hypholoma ericaeum) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Heide-Schwefelkopf belong to?

Heide-Schwefelkopf (Hypholoma ericaeum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).

What are the closest relatives of Heide-Schwefelkopf?

The closest relatives of Heide-Schwefelkopf in the genus Hypholoma include Geriefter Schwefelkopf, Geselliger Schwefelkopf, Grünblättriger Schwefelkopf, Moos-Schwefelkopf, Rauchblättriger Schwefelkopf.