(Galerina heimansii) — Vulnerable

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Galerina heimansii

Vulnerable

About

Galerina heimansii is a small, brown mushroom in the deadly Galerina genus with hygrophanous cap and brown gills. It grows in moss-rich habitats including peatlands, wet woodland floors, and bryophyte-covered logs in temperate European environments. This saprotrophic fungus decomposes moss-associated organic matter and is closely associated with Sphagnum and related bryophytes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Pilze)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Champignonartige)

Species

Galerina heimansii ()

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Braunfüßiger Häubling

Galerina badipes

Data Deficient

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Braungeriefter Häubling

Galerina mniophila

Least Concern

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Flachhütiger Moos-Häubling

Glattsporiger Häubling

Galerina ampullaceocystis

Data Deficient

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Glimmerstieliger Häubling

Galerina sideroides

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Galerina heimansii. It belongs to the genus Galerina.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Galerina heimansii) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

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

What family does belong to?

(Galerina heimansii) belongs to the genus Galerina, which is part of the taxonomic family Hymenogastraceae.

Is endangered?

Yes, (Galerina heimansii) 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?

(Galerina heimansii) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Galerina include Bereifter Häubling, Braunfüßiger Häubling, Braungeriefter Häubling, Flachhütiger Moos-Häubling, Gegürtelter Häubling.