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Dung-Teuerling

Cyathus stercoreus

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 temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 10 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Pilze)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Champignonartige)

Family

Agaricaceae (Agarics)

Genus

Cyathus

Species

Cyathus stercoreus (Dung-Teuerling)

Names in Other Languages

German Dung-Teuerling

Similar Species in Cyathus

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Bleigrauer Topf-Teuerling

Cyathus olla

Near Threatened

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Gestreifter Teuerling

Cyathus striatus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dung-Teuerling?

The scientific name of Dung-Teuerling is Cyathus stercoreus. It belongs to the genus Cyathus.

What is the conservation status of Dung-Teuerling?

Dung-Teuerling (Cyathus stercoreus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Dung-Teuerling live?

Dung-Teuerling is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Denmark, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Dung-Teuerling belong to?

Dung-Teuerling (Cyathus stercoreus) belongs to the genus Cyathus, which is part of the taxonomic family Agaricaceae.

Is Dung-Teuerling endangered?

Yes, Dung-Teuerling (Cyathus stercoreus) 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 Dung-Teuerling belong to?

Dung-Teuerling (Cyathus stercoreus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).

What are the closest relatives of Dung-Teuerling?

The closest relatives of Dung-Teuerling in the genus Cyathus include Bleigrauer Topf-Teuerling, Gestreifter Teuerling.