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Gewimperter Stielbovist

Tulostoma fimbriatum

Endangered
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Tulostoma fimbriatum is a stalked puffball (stiltball) fungus with a small, round spore sac elevated on a slender stalk, growing in dry, sandy or calcareous soils in open habitats including dunes, short grasslands, and steppes across Europe and beyond. It releases spores through an apical mouth (peristome). Classified as Endangered, this distinctive species is threatened by loss of short, open grassland habitats and sand stabilisation.

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.

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

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Names in Other Languages

German Gewimperter Stielbovist

Similar Species in Tulostoma

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gewimperter Stielbovist?
The scientific name of Gewimperter Stielbovist is Tulostoma fimbriatum. It belongs to the genus Tulostoma.
What is the conservation status of Gewimperter Stielbovist?
Gewimperter Stielbovist (Tulostoma fimbriatum) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gewimperter Stielbovist live?
Gewimperter Stielbovist is found in Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Gewimperter Stielbovist belong to?
Gewimperter Stielbovist (Tulostoma fimbriatum) belongs to the genus Tulostoma, which is part of the taxonomic family Agaricaceae.
Is Gewimperter Stielbovist endangered?
Yes, Gewimperter Stielbovist (Tulostoma fimbriatum) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Gewimperter Stielbovist belong to?
Gewimperter Stielbovist (Tulostoma fimbriatum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).
What are the closest relatives of Gewimperter Stielbovist?
The closest relatives of Gewimperter Stielbovist in the genus Tulostoma include Dünen-Stielbovist, Schwarzgehöfter Stielbovist, Weisser Stielbovist, Zitzen-Stielbovist.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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