Orange Waxcap
VU

Orange Waxcap

Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens

Declining

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hygrocybe_aurantiosplendens

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Habitat

Shrubland· majorMarine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Species managementSpecies recovery

Frequently asked questions

Why is Orange Waxcap classified as Vulnerable?
Orange 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 Orange Waxcap live?
Orange Waxcap occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Orange Waxcap?
The main threats to Orange Waxcap are 2.1, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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