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Lilac Pinkgill

Entoloma porphyrophaeum

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Entoloma porphyrophaeum (Lilac Pinkgill)

Names in Other Languages

French Entolome Porphyre

German Porphyrbrauner Rötling

Similar Species in Entoloma

Entoloma cyaneoviridescens

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lilac Pinkgill?

The scientific name of Lilac Pinkgill is Entoloma porphyrophaeum. It belongs to the genus Entoloma.

What is the conservation status of Lilac Pinkgill?

Lilac Pinkgill (Entoloma porphyrophaeum) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Lilac Pinkgill live?

Lilac Pinkgill is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Lilac Pinkgill belong to?

Lilac Pinkgill (Entoloma porphyrophaeum) belongs to the genus Entoloma, which is part of the taxonomic family Entolomataceae.

Is Lilac Pinkgill endangered?

Yes, Lilac Pinkgill (Entoloma porphyrophaeum) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Lilac Pinkgill belong to?

Lilac Pinkgill (Entoloma porphyrophaeum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Lilac Pinkgill?

The closest relatives of Lilac Pinkgill in the genus Entoloma include Aromatic Pinkgill, Bicoloured Pinkgill, Big Blue Pinkgill, Blue Edge Pinkgill, Bluegreen Pinkgill.