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Crab Brittlegill

Russula xerampelina

Least Concern
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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

Names in Other Languages

Spanish rúsula de olor a marisco

Similar Species in Russula

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Alpine Brittlegill
Russula nana
Least Concern
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Blackening Russula
Russula adusta
Least Concern
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Blackish-Purple Russula
Russula atropurpurea
Least Concern
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Bleached Brittlegill
Russula exalbicans
Least Concern
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Blue Band Brittlegill
Russula chloroides
Least Concern
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Blue-Green Cracking Russula
Russula parvovirescens
Not Evaluated
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Burning Brittlegill
Russula badia
Endangered
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Almond-Scented Russula
Russula fragrantissima
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crab Brittlegill?
The scientific name of Crab Brittlegill is Russula xerampelina. It belongs to the genus Russula.
What is the conservation status of Crab Brittlegill?
Crab Brittlegill (Russula xerampelina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Crab Brittlegill live?
Crab Brittlegill is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Crab Brittlegill belong to?
Crab Brittlegill (Russula xerampelina) belongs to the genus Russula, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.
Is Crab Brittlegill endangered?
No, Crab Brittlegill (Russula xerampelina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Crab Brittlegill belong to?
Crab Brittlegill (Russula xerampelina) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (mantar).
What are the closest relatives of Crab Brittlegill?
The closest relatives of Crab Brittlegill in the genus Russula include Alpine Brittlegill, Blackening Russula, Blackish-Purple Russula, Bleached Brittlegill, Blue Band Brittlegill.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Russula — 20 Species

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Alpine Brittlegill
Russula nana
LC 🐾
Blackening Russula
Russula adusta
LC 🐾
Blackish-Purple Russula
Russula atropurpurea
LC 🐾
Bleached Brittlegill
Russula exalbicans
LC 🐾
Blue Band Brittlegill
Russula chloroides
LC 🐾
Blue-Green Cracking Russula
Russula parvovirescens
NE 🐾
Burning Brittlegill
Russula badia
EN 🐾
Camembert Brittlegill
Russula amoenolens
LC 🐾
Coal Brittlegill
Russula anthracina
NT 🐾
Misfit Brittlegill
Russula xenochlora
NE 🐾
Amethyst Brittlegill
Russula amethystina
DD 🐾
Birch Brittlegill
Russula betularum
LC 🐾
Fruity Brittlegill
Russula queletii
LC 🐾
Russula pseudoaeruginea
DD 🐾
Russula anatina
NT 🐾
Russula atrorubens
LC 🐾
Russula firmula
DD 🐾
Russula sericatula
DD 🐾
Beechwood Sickener
Russula nobilis
NE 🐾
Almond-Scented Russula
Russula fragrantissima
EN
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