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Goliath Webcap

Cortinarius praestans

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cortinario grande
German Schleiereule

Similar Species in Cortinarius

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Blunt Webcap
Cortinarius obtusus
Least Concern
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Blushing Webcap
Cortinarius cyanites
Data Deficient
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Cortinarius bivelus
Data Deficient
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Cortinarius subbalaustinus
Least Concern
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Cortinarius bergeronii
Endangered
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Cortinarius flos-paludis
Least Concern
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Cortinarius hillieri
Endangered
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Bitter Webcap
Cortinarius infractus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Goliath Webcap?
The scientific name of Goliath Webcap is Cortinarius praestans. It belongs to the genus Cortinarius.
What is the conservation status of Goliath Webcap?
Goliath Webcap (Cortinarius praestans) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Goliath Webcap live?
Goliath Webcap is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does Goliath Webcap belong to?
Goliath Webcap (Cortinarius praestans) belongs to the genus Cortinarius, which is part of the taxonomic family Cortinariaceae.
What kingdom does Goliath Webcap belong to?
Goliath Webcap (Cortinarius praestans) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (nấm).
What are the closest relatives of Goliath Webcap?
The closest relatives of Goliath Webcap in the genus Cortinarius include Blunt Webcap, Blushing Webcap, , , .

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Cortinarius — 20 Species

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Blunt Webcap
Cortinarius obtusus
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Blushing Webcap
Cortinarius cyanites
DD 🐾
Cortinarius bivelus
DD 🐾
Cortinarius subbalaustinus
LC 🐾
Cortinarius bergeronii
EN 🐾
Cortinarius flos-paludis
LC 🐾
Cortinarius hillieri
EN 🐾
Cortinarius pratensis
DD 🐾
Cortinarius salor
VU 🐾
Cortinarius scutulatus
NE 🐾
Cortinarius urbicus
DD 🐾
Cortinarius venustus
VU 🐾
Freckled Webcap
Cortinarius spilomeus
EN 🐾
Gassy Webcap
Cortinarius traganus
VU 🐾
Girdled Webcap
Cortinarius trivialis
LC 🐾
Goatcheese Webcap
Cortinarius camphoratus
VU 🐾
Golden Webcap
Cortinarius humicola
EN 🐾
Hotfoot Webcap
Cortinarius bulliardii
EN 🐾
Imperial Webcap
Cortinarius purpureus
NE 🐾
Bitter Webcap
Cortinarius infractus
LC
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