Citrine Waxcap vs Higróforo amarillo cónico
Hygrocybe citrinovirens compared with Hygrocybe acutoconica
Key Differences
- Citrine Waxcap is Endangered while Higróforo amarillo cónico is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Citrine Waxcap | Higróforo amarillo cónico |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Fungi (Fungi) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum same | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class same | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order same | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family same | Hygrophoraceae | Hygrophoraceae |
| Genus same | Hygrocybe | Hygrocybe |
| Species | Hygrocybe citrinovirens | Hygrocybe acutoconica |
Evolutionary Relationship
Citrine Waxcap and Higróforo amarillo cónico share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hygrocybe.
Conservation Status
Citrine Waxcap
EN — EndangeredHigróforo amarillo cónico
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Citrine Waxcap | Higróforo amarillo cónico |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Citrine Waxcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Higróforo amarillo cónico
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Citrine Waxcap
The Citrine Waxcap (Hygrocybe citrinovirens) is a species in the genus Hygrocybe. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Higróforo amarillo cónico
Hygrocybe acutoconica es un hongo higrocíbico de la familia Hygrophoraceae, evaluado como Preocupación Menor (LC). Produce cuerpos fructíferos agudamente cónicos de color amarillo brillante a naranja en pastizales antiguos sin fertilizar y se considera un indicador de la integridad ecológica del pastizal. Está ampliamente distribuido pero localmente depende de hábitats de pastizal estables y no mejorados durante largo tiempo.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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