Wood Hedgehog

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Cantharellales (Cantharellales)

Family

Hydnaceae

Genus

Hydnum

Species

Hydnum repandum (Wood Hedgehog)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish gamuza

German Semmel-Stoppelpilz

Similar Species in Hydnum

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Umbilicate Hedgehog

Hydnum umbilicatum

Not Evaluated

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Ellipsoid Hedgehog

Hydnum ellipsosporum

Not Evaluated

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Terracotta Hedgehog

Hydnum rufescens

Data Deficient

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White Hedgehog

Hydnum albidum

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wood Hedgehog?

The scientific name of Wood Hedgehog is Hydnum repandum. It belongs to the genus Hydnum.

What is the conservation status of Wood Hedgehog?

Wood Hedgehog (Hydnum repandum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wood Hedgehog live?

Wood Hedgehog is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Wood Hedgehog belong to?

Wood Hedgehog (Hydnum repandum) belongs to the genus Hydnum, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydnaceae.

Is Wood Hedgehog endangered?

No, Wood Hedgehog (Hydnum repandum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Wood Hedgehog belong to?

Wood Hedgehog (Hydnum repandum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Wood Hedgehog?

The closest relatives of Wood Hedgehog in the genus Hydnum include Umbilicate Hedgehog, Ellipsoid Hedgehog, Terracotta Hedgehog, White Hedgehog.