Common Ink Cap vs
Coprinopsis atramentaria compared with Coprinopsis geesterani
Key Differences
- Common Ink Cap is Least Concern while is Data Deficient.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Common Ink Cap | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Fungi (菌界) | Fungi (菌界) |
| Phylum same | Basidiomycota (担子菌門) | Basidiomycota (担子菌門) |
| Class same | Agaricomycetes (真正担子菌綱) | Agaricomycetes (真正担子菌綱) |
| Order same | Agaricales (ハラタケ目) | Agaricales (ハラタケ目) |
| Family same | Psathyrellaceae | Psathyrellaceae |
| Genus same | Coprinopsis | Coprinopsis |
| Species | Coprinopsis atramentaria | Coprinopsis geesterani |
Evolutionary Relationship
Common Ink Cap and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Coprinopsis.
Conservation Status
Common Ink Cap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Common Ink Cap | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Common Ink Cap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Common Ink Cap
<em>Coprinopsis atramentaria</em>, commonly known as the common ink cap, is a saprotrophic fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae. It is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, with a distribution spanning Asia (including Taiwan), Europe, and North America. The species typically grows on forest floors, buried wood, stumps, and other decomposing woody substrates in temperate regions. As a saprotroph, it plays an important ecological role in breaking down organic matter. The common ink cap is notable for containing coprine, a compound that inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase and causes unpleasant reactions when consumed with alcohol. Diet information for this species is not available in current records. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
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