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Rufous Milk-Cap

Lactarius rufus

Least Concern

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (菌界)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (担子菌門)
Class
Agaricomycetes (真正担子菌綱)
Order
Russulales (ベニタケ目)
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Lactarius
Species
Lactarius rufus (Rufous Milk-Cap)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish lactario rojizo
German Rotbrauner Milchling

Similar Species in Lactarius

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Bloody Milkcap
Lactarius sanguifluus
Extinct
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Blushing Milkcap
Lactarius controversus
Vulnerable
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Chocolate Milky
Lactarius lignyotus
Endangered
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Lactarius flavidus
Critically Endangered
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Fiery Milkcap
Lactarius pyrogalus
Least Concern
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Fenugreek Milkcap
Lactarius helvus
Least Concern
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Fruity Milkcap
Lactarius evosmus
Near Threatened
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Alder Milkcap
Lactarius obscuratus
Least Concern
View all species in Lactarius →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rufous Milk-Cap?
The scientific name of Rufous Milk-Cap is Lactarius rufus. It belongs to the genus Lactarius.
What is the conservation status of Rufous Milk-Cap?
Rufous Milk-Cap (Lactarius rufus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rufous Milk-Cap live?
Rufous Milk-Cap 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 Rufous Milk-Cap belong to?
Rufous Milk-Cap (Lactarius rufus) belongs to the genus Lactarius, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.
Is Rufous Milk-Cap endangered?
No, Rufous Milk-Cap (Lactarius rufus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rufous Milk-Cap belong to?
Rufous Milk-Cap (Lactarius rufus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (菌界).
What are the closest relatives of Rufous Milk-Cap?
The closest relatives of Rufous Milk-Cap in the genus Lactarius include Bloody Milkcap, Blushing Milkcap, Chocolate Milky, , Fiery Milkcap.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Lactarius — 20 Species

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Bloody Milkcap
Lactarius sanguifluus
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Blushing Milkcap
Lactarius controversus
VU 🐾
Chocolate Milky
Lactarius lignyotus
EN 🐾
Lactarius flavidus
CR 🐾
Fiery Milkcap
Lactarius pyrogalus
LC 🐾
Fenugreek Milkcap
Lactarius helvus
LC 🐾
Fruity Milkcap
Lactarius evosmus
NT 🐾
Larch Milkcap
Lactarius porninsis
EN 🐾
Lilac Milkcap
Lactarius lilacinus
LC 🐾
Lilacscale Milkcap
Lactarius spinosulus
VU 🐾
Liver Milkcap
Lactarius hepaticus
LC 🐾
Mild Milkcap
Lactarius subdulcis
LC 🐾
Mountain Milkcap
Lactarius salicis-reticulatae
LC 🐾
Yellowdrop Milkcap
Lactarius chrysorrheus
LC 🐾
Oak Milk-Cap
Lactarius quietus
LC 🐾
Orange Milkcap
Lactarius aurantiacus
LC 🐾
Pale Milkcap
Lactarius pallidus
DD 🐾
Pap Milkcap
Lactarius mammosus
VU 🐾
Lurid Milkcap
Lactarius luridus
NT 🐾
Alder Milkcap
Lactarius obscuratus
LC
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