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Redleg Toughshank

Gymnopus erythropus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Omphalotaceae
Genus
Gymnopus
Species
Gymnopus erythropus (Redleg Toughshank)

Names in Other Languages

German Rotstieliger Rübling

Similar Species in Gymnopus

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Alpine Toughshank
Gymnopus alpinus
Least Concern
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Gymnopus impudicus
Vulnerable
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Oak-Loving Gymnopus
Gymnopus dryophilus
Least Concern
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Pine Toughshank
Gymnopus putillus
Least Concern
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Gymnopus hariolorum
Near Threatened
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Gymnopus inodorus
Data Deficient
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Hairy Toughshank
Gymnopus terginus
Not Evaluated
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Gymnopus fuscopurpureus
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Redleg Toughshank?
The scientific name of Redleg Toughshank is Gymnopus erythropus. It belongs to the genus Gymnopus.
What is the conservation status of Redleg Toughshank?
Redleg Toughshank (Gymnopus erythropus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Redleg Toughshank live?
Redleg Toughshank is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Redleg Toughshank belong to?
Redleg Toughshank (Gymnopus erythropus) belongs to the genus Gymnopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Omphalotaceae.
Is Redleg Toughshank endangered?
No, Redleg Toughshank (Gymnopus erythropus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Redleg Toughshank belong to?
Redleg Toughshank (Gymnopus erythropus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Redleg Toughshank?
The closest relatives of Redleg Toughshank in the genus Gymnopus include Alpine Toughshank, , Oak-Loving Gymnopus, Pine Toughshank, .

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Gymnopus — 16 Species

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Alpine Toughshank
Gymnopus alpinus
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Gymnopus impudicus
VU 🐾
Oak-Loving Gymnopus
Gymnopus dryophilus
LC 🐾
Pine Toughshank
Gymnopus putillus
LC 🐾
Gymnopus hariolorum
NT 🐾
Gymnopus inodorus
DD 🐾
Hairy Toughshank
Gymnopus terginus
NE 🐾
Gymnopus fuscopurpureus
DD 🐾
Gymnopus brassicolens
NT 🐾
Gymnopus fagiphilus
LC 🐾
Spindle Shank
Gymnopus fusipes
NT 🐾
Watery Toughshank
Gymnopus aquosus
LC 🐾
Spring Toughshank
Gymnopus ocior
LC 🐾
Foetid Parachute
Gymnopus foetidus
LC
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Redleg Toughshank
Gymnopus erythropus
LC
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Horse-Hair Fungus
Gymnopus androsaceus
LC
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