VUVulnerable
Blushing Waxcap
Hygrocybe ovina
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Other threatened species in HYGROPHORACEAE
Threatened in Russia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Blushing Waxcap classified as Vulnerable?
Blushing 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 Blushing Waxcap live?
Blushing Waxcap occurs in Russia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Blushing Waxcap?
The main threats to Blushing 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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