(Mycenastrum corium) — Endangered

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Mycenastrum corium

Endangered

About

Mycenastrum corium is a thick-skinned, terrestrial puffball with a tough, leathery outer peridium and powdery olive-brown spore mass at maturity. It inhabits steppe grasslands, sandy soils, and dry open habitats in continental and semi-arid regions of Europe, central Asia, and North America. This saprotrophic fungus decomposes organic matter in arid grassland soils.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Europe (5 countries) 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 🇩🇪 Germany 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Family

Agaricaceae (Agarics)

Genus

Mycenastrum

Species

Mycenastrum corium ()

Names in Other Languages

German Sternstäubling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Mycenastrum corium. It belongs to the genus Mycenastrum.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Mycenastrum corium) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) 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, Germany, Norway, Sweden.

What family does belong to?

(Mycenastrum corium) belongs to the genus Mycenastrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Agaricaceae.

Is endangered?

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

What kingdom does belong to?

(Mycenastrum corium) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).