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Zwerg-Bovist

Bovista pusilla

Data Deficient
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

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

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Names in Other Languages

German Zwerg-Bovist

Similar Species in Bovista

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Bleigrauer Bovist
Bovista plumbea
Least Concern
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Feld-Bovist
Bovista graveolens
Not Evaluated
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Schwärzender Bovist
Bovista nigrescens
Least Concern
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Sumpf-Bovist
Bovista paludosa
Near Threatened
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Tumbling Puffball
Bovista pila
Not Evaluated
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Least Puffball
Bovista limosa
Near Threatened
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Bovista furfuracea
Data Deficient
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Deceiving Bovist
Bovista aestivalis
Least Concern
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Champignonartige
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Lycoperdaceae
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Zwerg-Bovist?
The scientific name of Zwerg-Bovist is Bovista pusilla. It belongs to the genus Bovista.
What is the conservation status of Zwerg-Bovist?
Zwerg-Bovist (Bovista pusilla) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Zwerg-Bovist live?
Zwerg-Bovist is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Zwerg-Bovist belong to?
Zwerg-Bovist (Bovista pusilla) belongs to the genus Bovista, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycoperdaceae.
What kingdom does Zwerg-Bovist belong to?
Zwerg-Bovist (Bovista pusilla) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).
What are the closest relatives of Zwerg-Bovist?
The closest relatives of Zwerg-Bovist in the genus Bovista include Bleigrauer Bovist, Feld-Bovist, Schwärzender Bovist, Sumpf-Bovist, Deceiving Bovist.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Bovista — 9 Species

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Bleigrauer Bovist
Bovista plumbea
LC 🐾
Feld-Bovist
Bovista graveolens
NE 🐾
Schwärzender Bovist
Bovista nigrescens
LC 🐾
Sumpf-Bovist
Bovista paludosa
NT
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Zwerg-Bovist
Bovista pusilla
DD
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Deceiving Bovist
Bovista aestivalis
LC 🐾
Bovista furfuracea
DD 🐾
Tumbling Puffball
Bovista pila
NE 🐾
Least Puffball
Bovista limosa
NT
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