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Lawyer's Wig

Coprinus comatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Norway, Portugal, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus
Coprinus
Species
Coprinus comatus (Lawyer's Wig)

Names in Other Languages

German Schopftintling

Similar Species in Coprinus

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Midden Inkcap
Coprinus sterquilinus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lawyer's Wig?
The scientific name of Lawyer's Wig is Coprinus comatus. It belongs to the genus Coprinus.
What is the conservation status of Lawyer's Wig?
Lawyer's Wig (Coprinus comatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lawyer's Wig live?
Lawyer's Wig is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Norway, Portugal, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Lawyer's Wig belong to?
Lawyer's Wig (Coprinus comatus) belongs to the genus Coprinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Agaricaceae.
Is Lawyer's Wig endangered?
No, Lawyer's Wig (Coprinus comatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lawyer's Wig belong to?
Lawyer's Wig (Coprinus comatus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Lawyer's Wig?
The closest relatives of Lawyer's Wig in the genus Coprinus include Midden Inkcap.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Coprinus — 2 Species

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Lawyer's Wig
Coprinus comatus
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Midden Inkcap
Coprinus sterquilinus
VU
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