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Coprinopsis phaeospora

Least Concern
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Coprinopsis phaeospora is a small, delicate inky cap mushroom with a pale grey, pleated cap and dark spores. It grows on dung, compost, and nutrient-enriched soils in temperate grasslands and woodland edges across Europe. This coprophilous saprotrophic fungus decomposes organic matter in dung-enriched habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Coprinopsis

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Common Ink Cap
Coprinopsis atramentaria
Least Concern
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Sawdust Inkcap
Coprinopsis scobicola
Not Evaluated
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Coprinopsis insignis
Vulnerable
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Coprinopsis romagnesiana
Least Concern
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Coprinopsis geesterani
Data Deficient
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Coprinopsis kubickae
Least Concern
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Coprinopsis pseudofriesii
Least Concern
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Bonfire Inkcap
Coprinopsis jonesii
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Coprinopsis phaeospora. It belongs to the genus Coprinopsis.
What is the conservation status of ?
(Coprinopsis phaeospora) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Coprinopsis phaeospora) belongs to the genus Coprinopsis, which is part of the taxonomic family Psathyrellaceae.
Is endangered?
No, (Coprinopsis phaeospora) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Coprinopsis phaeospora) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Coprinopsis include Common Ink Cap, Sawdust Inkcap, , , .

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Coprinopsis — 20 Species

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Common Ink Cap
Coprinopsis atramentaria
LC 🐾
Sawdust Inkcap
Coprinopsis scobicola
NE 🐾
Coprinopsis insignis
VU 🐾
Coprinopsis romagnesiana
LC 🐾
Coprinopsis geesterani
DD 🐾
Coprinopsis kubickae
LC
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Coprinopsis phaeospora
LC
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Coprinopsis pseudofriesii
LC 🐾
Coprinopsis stercorea
LC 🐾
Grey Inkcap
Coprinopsis cinerea
LC 🐾
Hare'S Foot Inkcap
Coprinopsis lagopus
LC 🐾
Magpie Fungus
Coprinopsis picacea
VU 🐾
Mitre Inkcap
Coprinopsis episcopalis
DD 🐾
Bighead Inkcap
Coprinopsis macrocephala
LC 🐾
Snowy Inkcap
Coprinopsis nivea
LC 🐾
Pied Inkcap
Coprinopsis stangliana
NE 🐾
Humpback Inkcap
Coprinopsis acuminata
LC 🐾
Redheaded Inkcap
Coprinopsis erythrocephala
DD 🐾
Coprinopsis xantholepis
DD 🐾
Bonfire Inkcap
Coprinopsis jonesii
DD
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