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políporo gigante

Meripilus giganteus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish políporo gigante
German Riesen-Porling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of políporo gigante?
The scientific name of políporo gigante is Meripilus giganteus. It belongs to the genus Meripilus.
What is the conservation status of políporo gigante?
políporo gigante (Meripilus giganteus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does políporo gigante live?
políporo gigante is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does políporo gigante belong to?
políporo gigante (Meripilus giganteus) belongs to the genus Meripilus, which is part of the taxonomic family Meripilaceae.
What kingdom does políporo gigante belong to?
políporo gigante (Meripilus giganteus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of políporo gigante?
The closest relatives of políporo gigante in the genus Meripilus include Black-Staining Polypore.

Native Range — 4 Countries

Genus Meripilus — 2 Species

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políporo gigante
Meripilus giganteus
NT
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Black-Staining Polypore
Meripilus sumstinei
NE

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