🐾

Arched Woodwax

Hygrophorus camarophyllus

Critically Endangered

About

The Arched Woodwax (Hygrophorus camarophyllus) is a species in the genus Hygrophorus. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (nấm)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Hygrophorus camarophyllus (Arched Woodwax)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish higróforo blanquinegro

German Rußbrauner Schneckling

Similar Species in Hygrophorus

🐾

Blistered Woodwax

Hygrophorus pustulatus

Least Concern

🐾

Hygrophorus persoonii

Near Threatened

🐾

Forest Woodwax

Hygrophorus arbustivus

Extinct

🐾

Gold Flecked Woodwax

Hygrophorus chrysodon

Endangered

🐾

Herald of Winter

Hygrophorus hypothejus

Critically Endangered

Hygrophorus agathosmus

Least Concern

View all species in Hygrophorus →

Explore More

Compare Species

vs Blistered Woodwax vs vs Forest Woodwax vs Gold Flecked Woodwax

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Arched Woodwax?

The scientific name of Arched Woodwax is Hygrophorus camarophyllus. It belongs to the genus Hygrophorus.

What is the conservation status of Arched Woodwax?

Arched Woodwax (Hygrophorus camarophyllus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Arched Woodwax live?

Arched Woodwax is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Arched Woodwax belong to?

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

Is Arched Woodwax endangered?

Yes, Arched Woodwax (Hygrophorus camarophyllus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Arched Woodwax belong to?

Arched Woodwax (Hygrophorus camarophyllus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (nấm).

What are the closest relatives of Arched Woodwax?

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