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Horse-Hair Fungus

Gymnopus androsaceus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (菌界)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (担子菌門)
Class
Agaricomycetes (真正担子菌綱)
Order
Agaricales (ハラタケ目)
Family
Omphalotaceae
Genus
Gymnopus
Species
Gymnopus androsaceus (Horse-Hair Fungus)

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Alpine Toughshank
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Gymnopus impudicus
Vulnerable
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Oak-Loving Gymnopus
Gymnopus dryophilus
Least Concern
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Pine Toughshank
Gymnopus putillus
Least Concern
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Gymnopus hariolorum
Near Threatened
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Gymnopus inodorus
Data Deficient
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Hairy Toughshank
Gymnopus terginus
Not Evaluated
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Gymnopus fuscopurpureus
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Horse-Hair Fungus?
The scientific name of Horse-Hair Fungus is Gymnopus androsaceus. It belongs to the genus Gymnopus.
What is the conservation status of Horse-Hair Fungus?
Horse-Hair Fungus (Gymnopus androsaceus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Horse-Hair Fungus live?
Horse-Hair Fungus is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, United States.
What family does Horse-Hair Fungus belong to?
Horse-Hair Fungus (Gymnopus androsaceus) belongs to the genus Gymnopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Omphalotaceae.
Is Horse-Hair Fungus endangered?
No, Horse-Hair Fungus (Gymnopus androsaceus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Horse-Hair Fungus belong to?
Horse-Hair Fungus (Gymnopus androsaceus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (菌界).
What are the closest relatives of Horse-Hair Fungus?
The closest relatives of Horse-Hair Fungus in the genus Gymnopus include Alpine Toughshank, , Oak-Loving Gymnopus, Pine Toughshank, .

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Gymnopus — 16 Species

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Alpine Toughshank
Gymnopus alpinus
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Gymnopus impudicus
VU 🐾
Oak-Loving Gymnopus
Gymnopus dryophilus
LC 🐾
Pine Toughshank
Gymnopus putillus
LC 🐾
Gymnopus hariolorum
NT 🐾
Gymnopus inodorus
DD 🐾
Hairy Toughshank
Gymnopus terginus
NE 🐾
Gymnopus fuscopurpureus
DD 🐾
Gymnopus brassicolens
NT 🐾
Gymnopus fagiphilus
LC 🐾
Spindle Shank
Gymnopus fusipes
NT 🐾
Watery Toughshank
Gymnopus aquosus
LC 🐾
Spring Toughshank
Gymnopus ocior
LC 🐾
Foetid Parachute
Gymnopus foetidus
LC 🐾
Redleg Toughshank
Gymnopus erythropus
LC
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Horse-Hair Fungus
Gymnopus androsaceus
LC
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