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Birken-Rotkappe

Leccinum versipelle

Least Concern
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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

Names in Other Languages

German Birken-Rotkappe

Similar Species in Leccinum

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Espen-Rotkappe, Kapuziner
Leccinum albostipitatum
Least Concern
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Fuchsröhrling
Leccinum vulpinum
Endangered
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Gemeiner Birkenpilz
Leccinum scabrum
Least Concern
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Harter Pappel-Rauhfußröhrling
Leccinum duriusculum
Vulnerable
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Moor-Birkenpilz
Leccinum holopus
Data Deficient
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Schwarzbrauner Birkenpilz
Leccinum melaneum
Data Deficient
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Vielverfärbender Birkenpilz
Leccinum variicolor
Least Concern
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Orange Bolete
Leccinum aurantiacum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Birken-Rotkappe?
The scientific name of Birken-Rotkappe is Leccinum versipelle. It belongs to the genus Leccinum.
What is the conservation status of Birken-Rotkappe?
Birken-Rotkappe (Leccinum versipelle) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Birken-Rotkappe live?
Birken-Rotkappe is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Birken-Rotkappe belong to?
Birken-Rotkappe (Leccinum versipelle) belongs to the genus Leccinum, which is part of the taxonomic family Boletaceae.
Is Birken-Rotkappe endangered?
No, Birken-Rotkappe (Leccinum versipelle) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Birken-Rotkappe belong to?
Birken-Rotkappe (Leccinum versipelle) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).
What are the closest relatives of Birken-Rotkappe?
The closest relatives of Birken-Rotkappe in the genus Leccinum include Espen-Rotkappe, Kapuziner, Fuchsröhrling, Gemeiner Birkenpilz, Harter Pappel-Rauhfußröhrling, Moor-Birkenpilz.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Leccinum — 11 Species

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Birken-Rotkappe
Leccinum versipelle
LC
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Espen-Rotkappe, Kapuziner
Leccinum albostipitatum
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Fuchsröhrling
Leccinum vulpinum
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Gemeiner Birkenpilz
Leccinum scabrum
LC 🐾
Harter Pappel-Rauhfußröhrling
Leccinum duriusculum
VU 🐾
Moor-Birkenpilz
Leccinum holopus
DD 🐾
Schwarzbrauner Birkenpilz
Leccinum melaneum
DD 🐾
Vielverfärbender Birkenpilz
Leccinum variicolor
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Bog Bolete
Leccinum schistophilum
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Orange Bolete
Leccinum aurantiacum
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Greyshank Bolete
Leccinum cyaneobasileucum
LC
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