(Hygrophorus cossus) — Critically Endangered

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Hygrophorus cossus

Critically Endangered

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Hygrophorus cossus é um fungo higrocíbico da família Hygrophoraceae, avaliado como Criticamente Em Perigo (CR). Cresce em habitats de floresta antiga, particularmente em associação com árvores antigas, e recebe seu nome por seu distintivo odor de sabão ou cera. Seu status criticamente em perigo reflete raridade extrema e a perda quase total do habitat de floresta antiga adequado.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Hygrophorus cossus ()

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hygróforo blanco maloliente

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Hygrophorus persoonii

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Forest Woodwax

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Gold Flecked Woodwax

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Herald of Winter

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Almond Woodwax

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Hygrophorus cossus. It belongs to the genus Hygrophorus.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Hygrophorus cossus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

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

What family does belong to?

(Hygrophorus cossus) belongs to the genus Hygrophorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.

Is endangered?

Yes, (Hygrophorus cossus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Hygrophorus cossus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Hygrophorus include Almond Woodwax, Arched Woodwax, Blistered Woodwax, , Forest Woodwax.