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Surprise Webcap

Cortinarius semisanguineus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

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

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
Agaricales (ハラタケ目)
Family
Cortinariaceae
Genus
Cortinarius
Species
Cortinarius semisanguineus (Surprise Webcap)

Names in Other Languages

German Blutblättriger Hautkopf

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 Surprise Webcap?
The scientific name of Surprise Webcap is Cortinarius semisanguineus. It belongs to the genus Cortinarius.
What is the conservation status of Surprise Webcap?
Surprise Webcap (Cortinarius semisanguineus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Surprise Webcap live?
Surprise Webcap is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Surprise Webcap belong to?
Surprise Webcap (Cortinarius semisanguineus) belongs to the genus Cortinarius, which is part of the taxonomic family Cortinariaceae.
Is Surprise Webcap endangered?
No, Surprise Webcap (Cortinarius semisanguineus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Surprise Webcap belong to?
Surprise Webcap (Cortinarius semisanguineus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (菌界).
What are the closest relatives of Surprise Webcap?
The closest relatives of Surprise Webcap in the genus Cortinarius include Blunt Webcap, Blushing Webcap, , , .

Native Range — 6 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
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Cortinarius bivelus
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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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