(Pluteus exiguus) — Vulnerable

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Pluteus exiguus

Vulnerable

About

Pluteus exiguus is a small, pale-capped mushroom in the genus Pluteus, producing pink-tinged gills and spores at maturity. It grows on decaying hardwood logs and stumps in temperate European forests. This saprotrophic fungus decomposes dead wood and obtains nutrients through enzymatic breakdown of lignified plant tissue.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (فطر)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (دعاميات)

Class

Agaricomycetes (غاريقونانية)

Order

Agaricales (غاريقونيات)

Species

Pluteus exiguus ()

Names in Other Languages

German Zierlicher Dachpilz

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Pluteus aurantiorugosus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Pluteus exiguus. It belongs to the genus Pluteus.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Pluteus exiguus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does belong to?

(Pluteus exiguus) belongs to the genus Pluteus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pluteaceae.

Is endangered?

Yes, (Pluteus exiguus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Pluteus exiguus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (فطر).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Pluteus include Blackedged Shield, , Ghost Shield, Flame Shield, Fleecy Shield.