- Scientific name
- Lactarius pseudomucidus
- Author
- Hesler & A.H. Sm.
- Common names
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- IUCN Specialist Group
Mushroom, Bracket and Puffball
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Russulales
- Family
- Russulaceae
- Assessment status
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Published
- Assessment date
- 2021-01-22
- IUCN Red List Category
-
LC
- Assessors
- Siegel, N.
- Reviewers
- Mueller, G.M.
Assessment Notes
Justification
Lactarius pseudomucidus is a very common milk cap, occurring in hemlock and fir forests across western North America. The population is widespread, and no decline has been observed. It is listed as Least Concern (LC).
Taxonomic notes
It was described by Hesler and Smith (1979) based on a type collection from Oregon, USA. Older records of
Lactarius mucidus pertain to this species.
Geographic range
This species is widespread in western North America, from the northern California coast and Cascade Range, through the Pacific Northwest, east into the Rocky Mountains, and north into British Columbia and south-east Alaska on the coast.
Population and Trends
Lactarius pseudomucidus is a very common species with a widespread population, occurring in young to mature hemlock (Tsuga spp.) and fir (Abies spp.) forests. No decline has been observed.
Population Trend: stable
Habitat and Ecology
It is ectomycorrhizal with fir (
Abies spp.), hemlock (
Tsuga spp.) and possibly other conifers. It is common in fall, in young to mature forests across northern California and the Pacific Northwest.
Threats
No specific threats have been identified with regards to this species.
Conservation Actions
No specific conservation actions are needed with regards to this species, and no specific research is currently needed either.
Use and Trade
No use/trade is known.
Source and Citation
Siegel, N. 2021. Lactarius pseudomucidus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2021: e.T195922095A195927521.
https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T195922095A195927521.en .Accessed on 2 October 2024