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Velvet Shield

Pluteus umbrosus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (فطر)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (دعاميات)
Class
Agaricomycetes (غاريقونانية)
Order
Agaricales (غاريقونيات)
Family
Pluteaceae
Genus
Pluteus
Species
Pluteus umbrosus (Velvet Shield)

Names in Other Languages

German Schwarzsamtiger Dachpilz

Similar Species in Pluteus

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Pluteus exiguus
Vulnerable
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Pluteus pusillulus
Data Deficient
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Ghost Shield
Pluteus pellitus
Vulnerable
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Flame Shield
Pluteus aurantiorugosus
Endangered
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Fleecy Shield
Pluteus hispidulus
Vulnerable
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Lion Shield
Pluteus leoninus
Vulnerable
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Conifer Shield
Pluteus pouzarianus
Least Concern
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Blackedged Shield
Pluteus atromarginatus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Velvet Shield?
The scientific name of Velvet Shield is Pluteus umbrosus. It belongs to the genus Pluteus.
What is the conservation status of Velvet Shield?
Velvet Shield (Pluteus umbrosus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Velvet Shield live?
Velvet Shield is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does Velvet Shield belong to?
Velvet Shield (Pluteus umbrosus) belongs to the genus Pluteus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pluteaceae.
Is Velvet Shield endangered?
No, Velvet Shield (Pluteus umbrosus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Velvet Shield belong to?
Velvet Shield (Pluteus umbrosus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (فطر).
What are the closest relatives of Velvet Shield?
The closest relatives of Velvet Shield in the genus Pluteus include Blackedged Shield, , , Ghost Shield, Flame Shield.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Pluteus — 20 Species

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Blackedged Shield
Pluteus atromarginatus
VU 🐾
Pluteus exiguus
VU 🐾
Pluteus pusillulus
DD 🐾
Ghost Shield
Pluteus pellitus
VU 🐾
Flame Shield
Pluteus aurantiorugosus
EN 🐾
Fleecy Shield
Pluteus hispidulus
VU 🐾
Lion Shield
Pluteus leoninus
VU 🐾
Conifer Shield
Pluteus pouzarianus
LC 🐾
Pleated Pluteus
Pluteus longistriatus
NE 🐾
Pluteus diettrichii
NE 🐾
Pluteus luctuosus
DD 🐾
Pluteus inquilinus
EN 🐾
Pluteus podospileus
LC 🐾
Pluteus roseipes
CR 🐾
Pluteus insidiosus
VU 🐾
Veined Shield
Pluteus thomsonii
LC 🐾
Sooty Shield
Pluteus ephebeus
DD
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Velvet Shield
Pluteus umbrosus
LC
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Satin Shield
Pluteus plautus
LC 🐾
Willow Shield
Pluteus salicinus
LC
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