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Blotched Woodwax

Hygrophorus erubescens

Least Concern

About

The Blotched Woodwax (Hygrophorus erubescens) is a species in the genus Hygrophorus. It is currently classified as Least Concern 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 Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Hygrophorus erubescens (Blotched Woodwax)

Names in Other Languages

German Rasiger Purpurschneckling

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Arched Woodwax

Hygrophorus camarophyllus

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Blistered Woodwax

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Least Concern

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Hygrophorus persoonii

Near Threatened

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Forest Woodwax

Hygrophorus arbustivus

Extinct

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Gold Flecked Woodwax

Hygrophorus chrysodon

Endangered

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Herald of Winter

Hygrophorus hypothejus

Critically Endangered

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Almond Woodwax

Hygrophorus agathosmus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blotched Woodwax?

The scientific name of Blotched Woodwax is Hygrophorus erubescens. It belongs to the genus Hygrophorus.

What is the conservation status of Blotched Woodwax?

Blotched Woodwax (Hygrophorus erubescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blotched Woodwax live?

Blotched Woodwax is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.

What family does Blotched Woodwax belong to?

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

Is Blotched Woodwax endangered?

No, Blotched Woodwax (Hygrophorus erubescens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Blotched Woodwax belong to?

Blotched Woodwax (Hygrophorus erubescens) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Blotched Woodwax?

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