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Birken-Schneckling

Hygrophorus hedrychii

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Champignonartige)
Family
Hygrophoraceae
Genus
Hygrophorus
Species
Hygrophorus hedrychii (Birken-Schneckling)

Names in Other Languages

German Birken-Schneckling

Similar Species in Hygrophorus

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Beschleierter Purpur-Schneckling
Hygrophorus purpurascens
Vulnerable
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Braunscheibiger Schneckling
Hygrophorus discoideus
Critically Endangered
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Elfenbeinschneckling
Hygrophorus eburneus
Near Threatened
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Fälblings-Schneckling
Hygrophorus subviscifer
Vulnerable
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Faserhütiger Schneckling
Hygrophorus arbustivus
Extinct
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Frost-Schneckling
Hygrophorus hypothejus
Least Concern
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Goldzahnschneckling
Hygrophorus chrysodon
Endangered
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Graubrauner Schleimstielschneckl
Hygrophorus mesotephrus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Birken-Schneckling?
The scientific name of Birken-Schneckling is Hygrophorus hedrychii. It belongs to the genus Hygrophorus.
What is the conservation status of Birken-Schneckling?
Birken-Schneckling (Hygrophorus hedrychii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Birken-Schneckling live?
Birken-Schneckling is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does Birken-Schneckling belong to?
Birken-Schneckling (Hygrophorus hedrychii) belongs to the genus Hygrophorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.
Is Birken-Schneckling endangered?
No, Birken-Schneckling (Hygrophorus hedrychii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Birken-Schneckling belong to?
Birken-Schneckling (Hygrophorus hedrychii) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).
What are the closest relatives of Birken-Schneckling?
The closest relatives of Birken-Schneckling in the genus Hygrophorus include Beschleierter Purpur-Schneckling, Braunscheibiger Schneckling, Elfenbeinschneckling, Fälblings-Schneckling, Faserhütiger Schneckling.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Hygrophorus — 20 Species

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Beschleierter Purpur-Schneckling
Hygrophorus purpurascens
VU
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Birken-Schneckling
Hygrophorus hedrychii
LC
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Braunscheibiger Schneckling
Hygrophorus discoideus
CR 🐾
Elfenbeinschneckling
Hygrophorus eburneus
NT 🐾
Fälblings-Schneckling
Hygrophorus subviscifer
VU 🐾
Faserhütiger Schneckling
Hygrophorus arbustivus
EX 🐾
Frost-Schneckling
Hygrophorus hypothejus
LC 🐾
Goldzahnschneckling
Hygrophorus chrysodon
EN 🐾
Graubrauner Schleimstielschneckl
Hygrophorus mesotephrus
VU 🐾
Großer Kiefern-Schneckling
Hygrophorus latitabundus
VU 🐾
Isabellrötlicher Schneckling
Hygrophorus poetarum
CR 🐾
Lärchen-Schneckling
Hygrophorus lucorum
CR 🐾
Natternstieliger Schneckling
Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus
LC 🐾
Olivgestiefelter Schneckling
Hygrophorus persoonii
NT 🐾
Orangegelber Lärchenschneckling
Hygrophorus speciosus
NE 🐾
Rasiger Purpurschneckling
Hygrophorus erubescens
LC 🐾
Rußbrauner Schneckling
Hygrophorus camarophyllus
CR 🐾
Schwarzpunktierter Schneckling
Hygrophorus pustulatus
LC 🐾
Seidiggerandeter Schneckling
Hygrophorus unicolor
LC 🐾
Trockener Schneckling
Hygrophorus penarius
LC
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