(Hypomyces porphyreus) — Vulnerable

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Hypomyces porphyreus

Vulnerable

About

Hypomyces porphyreus é um fungo pirenomiceto da família Hypocreaceae, avaliado como Vulnerável (VU). É um micoparasita que cresce sobre os corpos frutíferos de outros fungos, particularmente espécies corticiodes e resupinadas, em habitats de floresta madura. Seu status vulnerável reflete a dependência de fungos hospedeiros específicos e condições de floresta antiga não perturbada.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)

Order

Hypocreales (Hypocreales)

Species

Hypomyces porphyreus ()

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Hypomyces chrysospermus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Hypomyces porphyreus. It belongs to the genus Hypomyces.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Hypomyces porphyreus) 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?

(Hypomyces porphyreus) belongs to the genus Hypomyces, which is part of the taxonomic family Hypocreaceae.

Is endangered?

Yes, (Hypomyces porphyreus) 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?

(Hypomyces porphyreus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Hypomyces include Amanita Mold, Bolete Mould, , Lobster Mushroom, Ochre Gillgobbler.