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higróforo purpúreo

Hygrocybe coccinea

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish higróforo purpúreo
German Kirschroter Saftling

Similar Species in Hygrocybe

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Higroforo amarillo
Hygrocybe chlorophana
Least Concern
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Higróforo amarillo cónico
Hygrocybe acutoconica
Least Concern
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higróforo encarnado
Hygrocybe turunda
Vulnerable
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higróforo olor a ine
Hygrocybe quieta
Near Threatened
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higróforo rojo
Hygrocybe punicea
Vulnerable
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higróforo rojo cónico
Hygrocybe conica
Least Concern
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pequeño higróforo rojo
Hygrocybe miniata
Least Concern
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Honey Waxcap
Hygrocybe reidii
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of higróforo purpúreo?
The scientific name of higróforo purpúreo is Hygrocybe coccinea. It belongs to the genus Hygrocybe.
What is the conservation status of higróforo purpúreo?
higróforo purpúreo (Hygrocybe coccinea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does higróforo purpúreo live?
higróforo purpúreo is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does higróforo purpúreo belong to?
higróforo purpúreo (Hygrocybe coccinea) belongs to the genus Hygrocybe, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.
Is higróforo purpúreo endangered?
No, higróforo purpúreo (Hygrocybe coccinea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does higróforo purpúreo belong to?
higróforo purpúreo (Hygrocybe coccinea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of higróforo purpúreo?
The closest relatives of higróforo purpúreo in the genus Hygrocybe include Higroforo amarillo, Higróforo amarillo cónico, higróforo encarnado, higróforo olor a ine, higróforo rojo.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Hygrocybe — 20 Species

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Higroforo amarillo
Hygrocybe chlorophana
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Higróforo amarillo cónico
Hygrocybe acutoconica
LC 🐾
higróforo encarnado
Hygrocybe turunda
VU 🐾
higróforo olor a ine
Hygrocybe quieta
NT
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higróforo purpúreo
Hygrocybe coccinea
LC
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higróforo rojo
Hygrocybe punicea
VU 🐾
higróforo rojo cónico
Hygrocybe conica
LC 🐾
pequeño higróforo rojo
Hygrocybe miniata
LC 🐾
Slender Waxcap
Hygrocybe radiata
EN 🐾
Hygrocybe substrangulata
LC 🐾
Hygrocybe subpapillata
VU 🐾
Hygrocybe glutinipes
LC 🐾
Goblet Waxcap
Hygrocybe cantharellus
LC 🐾
Golden Waxy Cap
Hygrocybe flavescens
NE 🐾
Shadowed Waxcap
Hygrocybe phaeococcinea
NT 🐾
Spangle Waxcap
Hygrocybe insipida
LC 🐾
Splendid Waxcap
Hygrocybe splendidissima
VU 🐾
Bog Waxcap
Hygrocybe coccineocrenata
NT 🐾
Purple-Gilled Waxy Cap
Hygrocybe purpureofolia
NE 🐾
Mountain Waxcap
Hygrocybe salicis-herbaceae
LC
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