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Bog Waxcap

Hygrocybe coccineocrenata

Near Threatened

About

The Bog Waxcap (Hygrocybe coccineocrenata) is a species in the genus Hygrocybe. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Hygrocybe coccineocrenata (Bog Waxcap)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Mizugoke-no-hana

German Feinschuppiger Moor-Saftling

Similar Species in Hygrocybe

Hygrocybe acutoconica

Hygrocybe chlorophana

Hygrocybe constrictospora

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bog Waxcap?

The scientific name of Bog Waxcap is Hygrocybe coccineocrenata. It belongs to the genus Hygrocybe.

What is the conservation status of Bog Waxcap?

Bog Waxcap (Hygrocybe coccineocrenata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bog Waxcap live?

Bog Waxcap is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does Bog Waxcap belong to?

Bog Waxcap (Hygrocybe coccineocrenata) belongs to the genus Hygrocybe, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.

What kingdom does Bog Waxcap belong to?

Bog Waxcap (Hygrocybe coccineocrenata) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Bog Waxcap?

The closest relatives of Bog Waxcap in the genus Hygrocybe include Blackening Wax-Cap, Bitter Waxcap, , , Garlic Waxcap.