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higróforo rojo

Hygrocybe punicea

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Hygrocybe punicea (higróforo rojo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish higróforo rojo

German Größter Saftling

Similar Species in Hygrocybe

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Higroforo amarillo

Hygrocybe chlorophana

Least Concern

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Higróforo amarillo cónico

Hygrocybe acutoconica

higróforo rojo cónico

Hygrocybe conica

Least Concern

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pequeño higróforo rojo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of higróforo rojo?

The scientific name of higróforo rojo is Hygrocybe punicea. It belongs to the genus Hygrocybe.

What is the conservation status of higróforo rojo?

higróforo rojo (Hygrocybe punicea) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does higróforo rojo live?

higróforo rojo is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does higróforo rojo belong to?

higróforo rojo (Hygrocybe punicea) belongs to the genus Hygrocybe, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.

Is higróforo rojo endangered?

Yes, higróforo rojo (Hygrocybe punicea) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does higróforo rojo belong to?

higróforo rojo (Hygrocybe punicea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of higróforo rojo?

The closest relatives of higróforo rojo in the genus Hygrocybe include Higroforo amarillo, Higróforo amarillo cónico, higróforo encarnado, higróforo olor a ine, higróforo purpúreo.