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Hairy Earthtongue

Trichoglossum hirsutum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (菌界)
Phylum
Ascomycota (子嚢菌門)
Class
Geoglossomycetes (Geoglossomycetes)
Order
Geoglossales (Geoglossales)
Family
Geoglossaceae
Genus
Trichoglossum
Species
Trichoglossum hirsutum (Hairy Earthtongue)

Names in Other Languages

German Behaarte Erdzunge

Similar Species in Trichoglossum

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Dune Earthtongue
Trichoglossum rasum
Not Evaluated
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Trichoglossum variabile
Endangered
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Short-spored Earthtongue
Trichoglossum walteri
Vulnerable
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Four-spored Earthtongue
Trichoglossum tetrasporum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hairy Earthtongue?
The scientific name of Hairy Earthtongue is Trichoglossum hirsutum. It belongs to the genus Trichoglossum.
What is the conservation status of Hairy Earthtongue?
Hairy Earthtongue (Trichoglossum hirsutum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hairy Earthtongue live?
Hairy Earthtongue is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Hairy Earthtongue belong to?
Hairy Earthtongue (Trichoglossum hirsutum) belongs to the genus Trichoglossum, which is part of the taxonomic family Geoglossaceae.
Is Hairy Earthtongue endangered?
No, Hairy Earthtongue (Trichoglossum hirsutum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Hairy Earthtongue belong to?
Hairy Earthtongue (Trichoglossum hirsutum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (菌界).
What are the closest relatives of Hairy Earthtongue?
The closest relatives of Hairy Earthtongue in the genus Trichoglossum include Dune Earthtongue, , Short-spored Earthtongue, Four-spored Earthtongue.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Trichoglossum — 5 Species

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Hairy Earthtongue
Trichoglossum hirsutum
LC
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Dune Earthtongue
Trichoglossum rasum
NE 🐾
Trichoglossum variabile
EN 🐾
Short-spored Earthtongue
Trichoglossum walteri
VU 🐾
Four-spored Earthtongue
Trichoglossum tetrasporum
NE
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