(Lactarius flavidus) — Critically Endangered

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Lactarius flavidus

Critically Endangered

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About

Lactarius flavidus é um cogumelo laminado do gênero dos lactários com píleo amarelado pálido e látex branco a amarelado que exuda ao ser cortado. Cresce em florestas mediterrâneas e do sul da Europa, formando associações ectomicorrízicas com carvalhos e pinheiros. Este fungo troca nutrientes do solo por açúcares fotossintéticos com suas árvores parceiras.

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Russulales (Russulales)

Species

Lactarius flavidus ()

Names in Other Languages

German Hellgelber Violettmilchling

Similar Species in Lactarius

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Bloody Milkcap

Lactarius sanguifluus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Lactarius flavidus. It belongs to the genus Lactarius.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Lactarius flavidus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

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

What family does belong to?

(Lactarius flavidus) belongs to the genus Lactarius, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.

Is endangered?

Yes, (Lactarius flavidus) 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?

(Lactarius flavidus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Lactarius include Bloody Milkcap, Blushing Milkcap, Chocolate Milky, Fiery Milkcap, Fenugreek Milkcap.