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Dunkler Erdstern

Geastrum coronatum

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Pilze)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Geastrales (Geastrales)

Species

Geastrum coronatum (Dunkler Erdstern)

Names in Other Languages

German Dunkler Erdstern

Similar Species in Geastrum

Flaschenförmiger Erdstern

Critically Endangered

Kleiner Nest-Erdstern

Geastrum quadrifidum

Extinct

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dunkler Erdstern?

The scientific name of Dunkler Erdstern is Geastrum coronatum. It belongs to the genus Geastrum.

What is the conservation status of Dunkler Erdstern?

Dunkler Erdstern (Geastrum coronatum) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Dunkler Erdstern live?

Dunkler Erdstern is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Dunkler Erdstern belong to?

Dunkler Erdstern (Geastrum coronatum) belongs to the genus Geastrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Geastraceae.

Is Dunkler Erdstern endangered?

Yes, Dunkler Erdstern (Geastrum coronatum) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Dunkler Erdstern belong to?

Dunkler Erdstern (Geastrum coronatum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).

What are the closest relatives of Dunkler Erdstern?

The closest relatives of Dunkler Erdstern in the genus Geastrum include Beutel-Erdstern, Blumen-Erdstern, Flaschenförmiger Erdstern, Gewimperter Erdstern, Großer Nesterdstern.