Slimy Spike

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Boletales (Boletales)

Family

Gomphidiaceae

Genus

Gomphidius

Species

Gomphidius glutinosus (Slimy Spike)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish gomfidio mucoso

German Kuhmaul

Similar Species in Gomphidius

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Larch Spike

Gomphidius maculatus

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Slimy Spike?

The scientific name of Slimy Spike is Gomphidius glutinosus. It belongs to the genus Gomphidius.

What is the conservation status of Slimy Spike?

Slimy Spike (Gomphidius glutinosus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Slimy Spike live?

Slimy Spike is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, United States.

What family does Slimy Spike belong to?

Slimy Spike (Gomphidius glutinosus) belongs to the genus Gomphidius, which is part of the taxonomic family Gomphidiaceae.

What kingdom does Slimy Spike belong to?

Slimy Spike (Gomphidius glutinosus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Slimy Spike?

The closest relatives of Slimy Spike in the genus Gomphidius include Larch Spike.