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Mealy Tooth

Hydnellum ferrugineum

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Agaricomycetes (真正担子菌綱)

Order

Thelephorales (イボタケ目)

Species

Hydnellum ferrugineum (Mealy Tooth)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hidno herrumbroso

German Rotbrauner Korkstacheling

Similar Species in Hydnellum

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Blue Corky Spine Fungus

Hydnellum caeruleum

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mealy Tooth?

The scientific name of Mealy Tooth is Hydnellum ferrugineum. It belongs to the genus Hydnellum.

What is the conservation status of Mealy Tooth?

Mealy Tooth (Hydnellum ferrugineum) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Mealy Tooth live?

Mealy Tooth is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and 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, Sweden, United States.

What family does Mealy Tooth belong to?

Mealy Tooth (Hydnellum ferrugineum) belongs to the genus Hydnellum, which is part of the taxonomic family Bankeraceae.

Is Mealy Tooth endangered?

Yes, Mealy Tooth (Hydnellum ferrugineum) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Mealy Tooth belong to?

Mealy Tooth (Hydnellum ferrugineum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (菌界).

What are the closest relatives of Mealy Tooth?

The closest relatives of Mealy Tooth in the genus Hydnellum include Bitter Tooth, Blue Corky Spine Fungus, , Gold Tooth, Orange Tooth.