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Oak Woodwax

Hygrophorus nemoreus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (mantar)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Bazitli mantarlar)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Lamelli mantarlar)

Species

Hygrophorus nemoreus (Oak Woodwax)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Higróforo de bosque

German Waldschneckling

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Arched Woodwax

Hygrophorus camarophyllus

Critically Endangered

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Blistered Woodwax

Hygrophorus pustulatus

Least Concern

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Hygrophorus persoonii

Near Threatened

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Forest Woodwax

Hygrophorus arbustivus

Extinct

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Gold Flecked Woodwax

Hygrophorus chrysodon

Endangered

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Herald of Winter

Hygrophorus hypothejus

Critically Endangered

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Almond Woodwax

Hygrophorus agathosmus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oak Woodwax?

The scientific name of Oak Woodwax is Hygrophorus nemoreus. It belongs to the genus Hygrophorus.

What is the conservation status of Oak Woodwax?

Oak Woodwax (Hygrophorus nemoreus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Oak Woodwax live?

Oak Woodwax is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Oak Woodwax belong to?

Oak Woodwax (Hygrophorus nemoreus) belongs to the genus Hygrophorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.

What kingdom does Oak Woodwax belong to?

Oak Woodwax (Hygrophorus nemoreus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (mantar).

What are the closest relatives of Oak Woodwax?

The closest relatives of Oak Woodwax in the genus Hygrophorus include Almond Woodwax, Arched Woodwax, Blistered Woodwax, , Forest Woodwax.