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Bloody Milkcap

Lactarius sanguifluus

Extinct

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The Bloody Milkcap (Lactarius sanguifluus) is a species in the genus Lactarius. It is currently classified as Extinct 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.

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Russulales (Russulales)
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Lactarius
Species
Lactarius sanguifluus (Bloody Milkcap)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish lactario color sangre
German Blutreizker

Similar Species in Lactarius

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Blushing Milkcap
Lactarius controversus
Vulnerable
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Chocolate Milky
Lactarius lignyotus
Endangered
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Lactarius flavidus
Critically Endangered
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Fiery Milkcap
Lactarius pyrogalus
Least Concern
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Fenugreek Milkcap
Lactarius helvus
Least Concern
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Fruity Milkcap
Lactarius evosmus
Near Threatened
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Larch Milkcap
Lactarius porninsis
Endangered
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Alder Milkcap
Lactarius obscuratus
Least Concern
View all species in Lactarius →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bloody Milkcap?
The scientific name of Bloody Milkcap is Lactarius sanguifluus. It belongs to the genus Lactarius.
What is the conservation status of Bloody Milkcap?
Bloody Milkcap (Lactarius sanguifluus) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Bloody Milkcap live?
Bloody Milkcap is found in Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Bloody Milkcap belong to?
Bloody Milkcap (Lactarius sanguifluus) belongs to the genus Lactarius, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.
What kingdom does Bloody Milkcap belong to?
Bloody Milkcap (Lactarius sanguifluus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Bloody Milkcap?
The closest relatives of Bloody Milkcap in the genus Lactarius include Blushing Milkcap, Chocolate Milky, , Fiery Milkcap, Fenugreek Milkcap.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Lactarius — 20 Species

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Bloody Milkcap
Lactarius sanguifluus
EX
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Blushing Milkcap
Lactarius controversus
VU 🐾
Chocolate Milky
Lactarius lignyotus
EN 🐾
Lactarius flavidus
CR 🐾
Fiery Milkcap
Lactarius pyrogalus
LC 🐾
Fenugreek Milkcap
Lactarius helvus
LC 🐾
Fruity Milkcap
Lactarius evosmus
NT 🐾
Larch Milkcap
Lactarius porninsis
EN 🐾
Lilac Milkcap
Lactarius lilacinus
LC 🐾
Lilacscale Milkcap
Lactarius spinosulus
VU 🐾
Liver Milkcap
Lactarius hepaticus
LC 🐾
Mild Milkcap
Lactarius subdulcis
LC 🐾
Mountain Milkcap
Lactarius salicis-reticulatae
LC 🐾
Yellowdrop Milkcap
Lactarius chrysorrheus
LC 🐾
Oak Milk-Cap
Lactarius quietus
LC 🐾
Orange Milkcap
Lactarius aurantiacus
LC 🐾
Pale Milkcap
Lactarius pallidus
DD 🐾
Pap Milkcap
Lactarius mammosus
VU 🐾
Lurid Milkcap
Lactarius luridus
NT 🐾
Alder Milkcap
Lactarius obscuratus
LC
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