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Beautiful Brittlegill

Russula fontqueri

Least Concern

About

The Beautiful Brittlegill (Russula fontqueri) is a species in the genus Russula. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Species

Russula fontqueri (Beautiful Brittlegill)

Names in Other Languages

German Rotstieliger Zwergtäubling

Similar Species in Russula

Blackish-Purple Russula

Blue Band Brittlegill

Russula chloroides

Least Concern

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Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Beautiful Brittlegill?

The scientific name of Beautiful Brittlegill is Russula fontqueri. It belongs to the genus Russula.

What is the conservation status of Beautiful Brittlegill?

Beautiful Brittlegill (Russula fontqueri) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Beautiful Brittlegill live?

Beautiful Brittlegill is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Beautiful Brittlegill belong to?

Beautiful Brittlegill (Russula fontqueri) belongs to the genus Russula, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.

Is Beautiful Brittlegill endangered?

No, Beautiful Brittlegill (Russula fontqueri) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Beautiful Brittlegill belong to?

Beautiful Brittlegill (Russula fontqueri) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (真菌界).

What are the closest relatives of Beautiful Brittlegill?

The closest relatives of Beautiful Brittlegill in the genus Russula include Alpine Brittlegill, Blackening Russula, Blackish-Purple Russula, Bleached Brittlegill, Blue Band Brittlegill.