VUVulnerable
Crimson Waxcap
Hygrocybe punicea
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hygrocybe_punicea
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
TERRESTRIAL· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in HYGROPHORACEAE
Threatened in Switzerland
Frequently asked questions
Why is Crimson Waxcap classified as Vulnerable?
Crimson Waxcap is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Crimson Waxcap live?
Crimson Waxcap occurs in Switzerland. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Crimson Waxcap?
The main threats to Crimson Waxcap are 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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