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Twisted Deceiver

Laccaria tortilis

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

German Verbogener Lacktrichterling

Similar Species in Laccaria

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Amethyst Deceiver
Laccaria amethystina
Least Concern
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Laccaria purpureobadia
Data Deficient
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Gumtree Deceiver
Laccaria fraterna
Data Deficient
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Deceiver
Laccaria laccata
Not Evaluated
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Laccaria montana
Not Evaluated
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Sand Deceiver
Laccaria maritima
Endangered
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Scurfy Deceiver
Laccaria proxima
Least Concern
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Bicoloured Deceiver
Laccaria bicolor
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Twisted Deceiver?
The scientific name of Twisted Deceiver is Laccaria tortilis. It belongs to the genus Laccaria.
What is the conservation status of Twisted Deceiver?
Twisted Deceiver (Laccaria tortilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Twisted Deceiver live?
Twisted Deceiver is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Twisted Deceiver belong to?
Twisted Deceiver (Laccaria tortilis) belongs to the genus Laccaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydnangiaceae.
Is Twisted Deceiver endangered?
No, Twisted Deceiver (Laccaria tortilis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Twisted Deceiver belong to?
Twisted Deceiver (Laccaria tortilis) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Twisted Deceiver?
The closest relatives of Twisted Deceiver in the genus Laccaria include Amethyst Deceiver, , Gumtree Deceiver, Deceiver, .

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Laccaria — 12 Species

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Amethyst Deceiver
Laccaria amethystina
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Laccaria purpureobadia
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Gumtree Deceiver
Laccaria fraterna
DD 🐾
Deceiver
Laccaria laccata
NE 🐾
Laccaria montana
NE 🐾
Sand Deceiver
Laccaria maritima
EN 🐾
Scurfy Deceiver
Laccaria proxima
LC 🐾
Bicoloured Deceiver
Laccaria bicolor
LC
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Twisted Deceiver
Laccaria tortilis
LC
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Willow Deceiver
Laccaria pumila
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Sandy Laccaria
Laccaria trullissata
NE 🐾
Purple Laccaria
Laccaria ochropurpurea
NE
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