Fungus · GBIF taxon 2519413
Red-cracking Bolete
Xerocomellus chrysenteronAlso known as Red Cracking Bolete, Yellow-fleshed Bolete
Red-cracking boletes emerge in damp deciduous and coniferous forests throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Their dry, olive-brown caps split as they mature, revealing a striking layer of pinkish-red flesh directly beneath the upper surface skin. Bright yellow pores on the cap underside bruise slowly blue-green when pressed, marking their active symbiotic relationship with host trees.
Forest FloorMycorrhizalPored Fungus
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Oak Roots
- Beech Roots
- Pine Roots
Predators
- Slugs
- Fungus Gnat Larvae
- Squirrels
ThreatsDeforestation and heavy soil compaction
HabitatsDeciduous and coniferous woodlands
Life spanFruiting body lasts 5–10 days
Classification
- OrderBoletales
- FamilyBoletaceae
- GenusXerocomellus
- SpeciesXerocomellus chrysenteron
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Many edible mushrooms have toxic look-alikes; never eat wild fungi based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
- Pores: Examine beneath the cap to confirm yellow pores instead of gills.
- Bruising: Gently press the yellow pore layer to observe a slow blue-green color change.
- Cap Texture: Inspect mature specimens for distinct reddish fissures across the brown skin.
Mycorrhizal Host (c) Natalya Ivanova, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Kieran Roy Powell, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Family Member (c) Davide Puddu, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Davide Puddu · cc-by
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