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Hygrocybe acutoconica

Least Concern

About

Hygrocybe acutoconica is a waxcap fungus in the family Hygrophoraceae, assessed as Least Concern (LC). It produces acutely conical, bright yellow to orange fruiting bodies in unfertilised, ancient grasslands and is considered an indicator of grassland ecological integrity. It is widely distributed but locally dependent on stable, long-unimproved grassland habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Hygrophoraceae
Genus
Hygrocybe
Species
Hygrocybe acutoconica ()

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Higróforo amarillo cónico

Similar Species in Hygrocybe

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Bitter Waxcap
Hygrocybe mucronella
Near Threatened
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Hygrocybe turunda
Vulnerable
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Garlic Waxcap
Hygrocybe helobia
Least Concern
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Golden Waxcap
Hygrocybe chlorophana
Least Concern
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Honey Waxcap
Hygrocybe reidii
Near Threatened
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Hourglass Waxcap
Hygrocybe constrictospora
Data Deficient
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Butter Waxcap
Hygrocybe ceracea
Least Concern
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Blackening Wax-Cap
Hygrocybe conica
Least Concern
View all species in Hygrocybe →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Hygrocybe acutoconica. It belongs to the genus Hygrocybe.
What is the conservation status of ?
(Hygrocybe acutoconica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Hygrocybe acutoconica) belongs to the genus Hygrocybe, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.
Is endangered?
No, (Hygrocybe acutoconica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Hygrocybe acutoconica) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Hygrocybe include Blackening Wax-Cap, Bitter Waxcap, , Garlic Waxcap, Golden Waxcap.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Hygrocybe — 20 Species

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Blackening Wax-Cap
Hygrocybe conica
LC 🐾
Bitter Waxcap
Hygrocybe mucronella
NT
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Hygrocybe acutoconica
LC
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Hygrocybe turunda
VU 🐾
Garlic Waxcap
Hygrocybe helobia
LC 🐾
Golden Waxcap
Hygrocybe chlorophana
LC 🐾
Honey Waxcap
Hygrocybe reidii
NT 🐾
Hourglass Waxcap
Hygrocybe constrictospora
DD 🐾
Butter Waxcap
Hygrocybe ceracea
LC 🐾
Limestone Waxcap
Hygrocybe calciphila
VU 🐾
Oily Waxcap
Hygrocybe quieta
NT 🐾
Orange Waxcap
Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens
NT 🐾
Slender Waxcap
Hygrocybe radiata
EN 🐾
Hygrocybe substrangulata
LC 🐾
Hygrocybe subpapillata
VU 🐾
Hygrocybe glutinipes
LC 🐾
Goblet Waxcap
Hygrocybe cantharellus
LC 🐾
Scarlet Hood
Hygrocybe coccinea
LC 🐾
Golden Waxy Cap
Hygrocybe flavescens
NE 🐾
Shadowed Waxcap
Hygrocybe phaeococcinea
NT
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