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Snowy Inkcap

Coprinopsis nivea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Champignonartige)
Family
Psathyrellaceae
Genus
Coprinopsis
Species
Coprinopsis nivea (Snowy Inkcap)

Similar Species in Coprinopsis

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Braungefleckter Tintling
Coprinopsis tigrinella
Data Deficient
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Dreisporiger Tintling
Coprinopsis trispora
Data Deficient
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Faltentintling
Coprinopsis atramentaria
Least Concern
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Fleckigsporiger Tintling
Coprinopsis spilospora
Not Evaluated
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Gras-Tintling
Coprinopsis friesii
Least Concern
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Grauflockiger Tintling
Coprinopsis cinereofloccosa
Not Evaluated
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Grauflockiger Wegrand-Tintling
Coprinopsis semitalis
Data Deficient
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Grauweißer Mürbling
Coprinopsis marcescibilis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Snowy Inkcap?
The scientific name of Snowy Inkcap is Coprinopsis nivea. It belongs to the genus Coprinopsis.
What is the conservation status of Snowy Inkcap?
Snowy Inkcap (Coprinopsis nivea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Snowy Inkcap live?
Snowy Inkcap is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Snowy Inkcap belong to?
Snowy Inkcap (Coprinopsis nivea) belongs to the genus Coprinopsis, which is part of the taxonomic family Psathyrellaceae.
Is Snowy Inkcap endangered?
No, Snowy Inkcap (Coprinopsis nivea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Snowy Inkcap belong to?
Snowy Inkcap (Coprinopsis nivea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).
What are the closest relatives of Snowy Inkcap?
The closest relatives of Snowy Inkcap in the genus Coprinopsis include Braungefleckter Tintling, Dreisporiger Tintling, Faltentintling, Fleckigsporiger Tintling, Gras-Tintling.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Coprinopsis — 20 Species

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Braungefleckter Tintling
Coprinopsis tigrinella
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Dreisporiger Tintling
Coprinopsis trispora
DD 🐾
Faltentintling
Coprinopsis atramentaria
LC 🐾
Fleckigsporiger Tintling
Coprinopsis spilospora
NE 🐾
Gras-Tintling
Coprinopsis friesii
LC 🐾
Grauflockiger Tintling
Coprinopsis cinereofloccosa
NE 🐾
Grauflockiger Wegrand-Tintling
Coprinopsis semitalis
DD 🐾
Grauweißer Mürbling
Coprinopsis marcescibilis
LC 🐾
Haariger Tintling
Coprinopsis tuberosa
LC 🐾
Hasenpfote
Coprinopsis lagopus
LC 🐾
Hefe-Tintling
Coprinopsis saccharomyces
DD 🐾
Hochstieliger Tintling
Coprinopsis cothurnata
DD 🐾
Kleiner Kohlen-Tintling
Coprinopsis gonophylla
DD 🐾
Kräutertintling
Coprinopsis urticicola
LC 🐾
Mitrasporiger Tintling
Coprinopsis episcopalis
DD 🐾
Narkotischer Tintling
Coprinopsis narcotica
DD 🐾
Perispor-Holz-Tintling
Coprinopsis laanii
LC 🐾
Pferdemist-Tintling
Coprinopsis radiata
LC 🐾
Rotbestäubter Tintling
Coprinopsis erythrocephala
DD 🐾
Rundsporiger Kohlen-Tintling
Coprinopsis jonesii
DD
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