Scaly Earthball

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (فطر)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (دعاميات)

Class

Agaricomycetes (غاريقونانية)

Order

Boletales (بوليطيات)

Family

Sclerodermataceae

Genus

Scleroderma

Species

Scleroderma verrucosum (Scaly Earthball)

Names in Other Languages

German Braunwarziger Hartbovist

Similar Species in Scleroderma

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Common Earthball

Scleroderma citrinum

Least Concern

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Leopard Earthball

Scleroderma areolatum

Least Concern

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Many-Rooted Earthball

Scleroderma polyrhizum

Not Evaluated

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Potato Earthball

Scleroderma bovista

Least Concern

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Scleroderma septentrionale

Data Deficient

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Onion Earthball

Scleroderma cepa

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scaly Earthball?

The scientific name of Scaly Earthball is Scleroderma verrucosum. It belongs to the genus Scleroderma.

What is the conservation status of Scaly Earthball?

Scaly Earthball (Scleroderma verrucosum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Scaly Earthball live?

Scaly Earthball is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does Scaly Earthball belong to?

Scaly Earthball (Scleroderma verrucosum) belongs to the genus Scleroderma, which is part of the taxonomic family Sclerodermataceae.

Is Scaly Earthball endangered?

No, Scaly Earthball (Scleroderma verrucosum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Scaly Earthball belong to?

Scaly Earthball (Scleroderma verrucosum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (فطر).

What are the closest relatives of Scaly Earthball?

The closest relatives of Scaly Earthball in the genus Scleroderma include Common Earthball, Leopard Earthball, Many-Rooted Earthball, Potato Earthball, .