(Hygrocybe turunda) — Vulnerable

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Hygrocybe turunda

Vulnerable

About

Hygrocybe turunda é um pequeno cogumelo higrocíbico de cor escarlate a vermelho-alaranjado com uma superfície de chapéu seco e escamoso que o distingue de espécies afins de chapéu liso. Cresce em pastagens sem melhoramento e pobres em nutrientes e gramados musgosos na Europa temperada, particularmente em prados antigos. Este fungo de pastagem indica habitats de pastagem há muito tempo não perturbados e não fertilizados, de valor ecológico.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Hygrocybe turunda ()

Names in Other Languages

Spanish higróforo encarnado

German Ringflockiger Saftling

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Hygrocybe acutoconica

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Hygrocybe turunda. It belongs to the genus Hygrocybe.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Hygrocybe turunda) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does belong to?

(Hygrocybe turunda) belongs to the genus Hygrocybe, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.

Is endangered?

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

What kingdom does belong to?

(Hygrocybe turunda) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Hygrocybe include Blackening Wax-Cap, Bitter Waxcap, , Garlic Waxcap, Golden Waxcap.