🐾

Bloody Brittlegill

Russula sanguinea

Near Threatened

About

The Bloody Brittlegill (Russula sanguinea) is a species in the genus Russula. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

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). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Russulales (Russulales)

Species

Russula sanguinea (Bloody Brittlegill)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish rúsula sanguinea

Similar Species in Russula

Blackish-Purple Russula

Blue Band Brittlegill

Russula chloroides

Least Concern

🐾

Blue-Green Cracking Russula

Russula parvovirescens

Almond-Scented Russula

Russula fragrantissima

Endangered

View all species in Russula →

Explore More

Compare Species

vs Alpine Brittlegill vs Blackening Russula vs Blackish-Purple Russula vs Bleached Brittlegill

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bloody Brittlegill?

The scientific name of Bloody Brittlegill is Russula sanguinea. It belongs to the genus Russula.

What is the conservation status of Bloody Brittlegill?

Bloody Brittlegill (Russula sanguinea) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bloody Brittlegill live?

Bloody Brittlegill is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Bloody Brittlegill belong to?

Bloody Brittlegill (Russula sanguinea) belongs to the genus Russula, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.

What kingdom does Bloody Brittlegill belong to?

Bloody Brittlegill (Russula sanguinea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Bloody Brittlegill?

The closest relatives of Bloody Brittlegill in the genus Russula include Alpine Brittlegill, Blackening Russula, Blackish-Purple Russula, Bleached Brittlegill, Blue Band Brittlegill.