(Lichenomphalia velutina) — Near Threatened

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Lichenomphalia velutina

Near Threatened

About

Lichenomphalia velutina es un basidiomiceto formador de líquenes con un talo granular que contiene algas y pequeños cuerpos fructíferos en forma de hongo de color tostado a amarillento-beige. Habita suelos musgosos y turbosos y hábitats ácidos y húmedos en ambientes boreales y montanos del norte de Europa y América del Norte. Este inusual organismo combina la liquenización con la producción de setas para obtener nutrientes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Lichenomphalia velutina ()

Similar Species in Lichenomphalia

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Arctic Mushroom Scales Lichen

Lichenomphalia hudsoniana

Critically Endangered

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Heath Navel

Lichenomphalia umbellifera

Least Concern

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Sunburst Lichen

Lichenomphalia alpina

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Lichenomphalia velutina. It belongs to the genus Lichenomphalia.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Lichenomphalia velutina) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does belong to?

(Lichenomphalia velutina) belongs to the genus Lichenomphalia, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Lichenomphalia velutina) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Lichenomphalia include Arctic Mushroom Scales Lichen, Heath Navel, Sunburst Lichen.