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Orange Webcap

Cortinarius mucosus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Cortinarius

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Blunt Webcap
Cortinarius obtusus
Least Concern
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Blushing Webcap
Cortinarius cyanites
Data Deficient
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Cortinarius bivelus
Data Deficient
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Cortinarius subbalaustinus
Least Concern
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Cortinarius bergeronii
Endangered
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Cortinarius flos-paludis
Least Concern
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Cortinarius hillieri
Endangered
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Bitter Webcap
Cortinarius infractus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orange Webcap?
The scientific name of Orange Webcap is Cortinarius mucosus. It belongs to the genus Cortinarius.
What is the conservation status of Orange Webcap?
Orange Webcap (Cortinarius mucosus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Orange Webcap live?
Orange Webcap is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does Orange Webcap belong to?
Orange Webcap (Cortinarius mucosus) belongs to the genus Cortinarius, which is part of the taxonomic family Cortinariaceae.
Is Orange Webcap endangered?
No, Orange Webcap (Cortinarius mucosus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Orange Webcap belong to?
Orange Webcap (Cortinarius mucosus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Orange Webcap?
The closest relatives of Orange Webcap in the genus Cortinarius include Blunt Webcap, Blushing Webcap, , , .

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Cortinarius — 20 Species

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Blunt Webcap
Cortinarius obtusus
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Blushing Webcap
Cortinarius cyanites
DD 🐾
Cortinarius bivelus
DD 🐾
Cortinarius subbalaustinus
LC 🐾
Cortinarius bergeronii
EN 🐾
Cortinarius flos-paludis
LC 🐾
Cortinarius hillieri
EN 🐾
Cortinarius pratensis
DD 🐾
Cortinarius salor
VU 🐾
Cortinarius scutulatus
NE 🐾
Cortinarius urbicus
DD 🐾
Cortinarius venustus
VU 🐾
Freckled Webcap
Cortinarius spilomeus
EN 🐾
Gassy Webcap
Cortinarius traganus
VU 🐾
Girdled Webcap
Cortinarius trivialis
LC 🐾
Goatcheese Webcap
Cortinarius camphoratus
VU 🐾
Golden Webcap
Cortinarius humicola
EN 🐾
Hotfoot Webcap
Cortinarius bulliardii
EN 🐾
Imperial Webcap
Cortinarius purpureus
NE 🐾
Bitter Webcap
Cortinarius infractus
LC
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