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Shoehorn Oyster

Hohenbuehelia petaloides

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (फफूंद)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Hohenbuehelia petaloides (Shoehorn Oyster)

Names in Other Languages

German Spatelförmiger Muscheling

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Marram Oyster

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Least Concern

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Hohenbuehelia longipes

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Hohenbuehelia atrocoerulea

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shoehorn Oyster?

The scientific name of Shoehorn Oyster is Hohenbuehelia petaloides. It belongs to the genus Hohenbuehelia.

What is the conservation status of Shoehorn Oyster?

Shoehorn Oyster (Hohenbuehelia petaloides) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Shoehorn Oyster live?

Shoehorn Oyster is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). 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, United States.

What family does Shoehorn Oyster belong to?

Shoehorn Oyster (Hohenbuehelia petaloides) belongs to the genus Hohenbuehelia, which is part of the taxonomic family Pleurotaceae.

Is Shoehorn Oyster endangered?

Yes, Shoehorn Oyster (Hohenbuehelia petaloides) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Shoehorn Oyster belong to?

Shoehorn Oyster (Hohenbuehelia petaloides) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (फफूंद).

What are the closest relatives of Shoehorn Oyster?

The closest relatives of Shoehorn Oyster in the genus Hohenbuehelia include Marram Oyster, Shadowy Oysterling, , , .