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Mottled Bolete

Leccinum variicolor

Least Concern

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
Boletales (Boletales)
Family
Boletaceae
Genus
Leccinum
Species
Leccinum variicolor (Mottled Bolete)

Names in Other Languages

German Vielverfärbender Birkenpilz

Similar Species in Leccinum

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Blushing Bolete
Leccinum scabrum
Least Concern
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Ghost Bolete
Leccinum holopus
Data Deficient
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Orange Bolete
Leccinum aurantiacum
Least Concern
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Orange Birch Bolete
Leccinum versipelle
Least Concern
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Greyshank Bolete
Leccinum cyaneobasileucum
Least Concern
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Leccinum albostipitatum
Least Concern
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Leccinum melaneum
Data Deficient
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Slate Bolete
Leccinum duriusculum
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mottled Bolete?
The scientific name of Mottled Bolete is Leccinum variicolor. It belongs to the genus Leccinum.
What is the conservation status of Mottled Bolete?
Mottled Bolete (Leccinum variicolor) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mottled Bolete live?
Mottled Bolete is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Mottled Bolete belong to?
Mottled Bolete (Leccinum variicolor) belongs to the genus Leccinum, which is part of the taxonomic family Boletaceae.
Is Mottled Bolete endangered?
No, Mottled Bolete (Leccinum variicolor) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mottled Bolete belong to?
Mottled Bolete (Leccinum variicolor) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Mottled Bolete?
The closest relatives of Mottled Bolete in the genus Leccinum include Blushing Bolete, Ghost Bolete, Orange Bolete, Orange Birch Bolete, Greyshank Bolete.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Leccinum — 11 Species

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Blushing Bolete
Leccinum scabrum
LC 🐾
Ghost Bolete
Leccinum holopus
DD
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Mottled Bolete
Leccinum variicolor
LC
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Orange Bolete
Leccinum aurantiacum
LC 🐾
Orange Birch Bolete
Leccinum versipelle
LC 🐾
Greyshank Bolete
Leccinum cyaneobasileucum
LC 🐾
Leccinum albostipitatum
LC 🐾
Leccinum melaneum
DD 🐾
Slate Bolete
Leccinum duriusculum
VU 🐾
Foxy Bolete
Leccinum vulpinum
EN 🐾
Bog Bolete
Leccinum schistophilum
LC
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