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Scaly Shield

Pluteus petasatus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

German Seidiger Dachpilz

Similar Species in Pluteus

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Pluteus exiguus
Vulnerable
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Pluteus pusillulus
Data Deficient
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Ghost Shield
Pluteus pellitus
Vulnerable
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Flame Shield
Pluteus aurantiorugosus
Endangered
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Fleecy Shield
Pluteus hispidulus
Vulnerable
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Lion Shield
Pluteus leoninus
Vulnerable
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Conifer Shield
Pluteus pouzarianus
Least Concern
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Blackedged Shield
Pluteus atromarginatus
Vulnerable
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菌界
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担子菌門
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真正担子菌綱
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ハラタケ目
Order
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Pluteaceae
Family
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Pluteus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scaly Shield?
The scientific name of Scaly Shield is Pluteus petasatus. It belongs to the genus Pluteus.
What is the conservation status of Scaly Shield?
Scaly Shield (Pluteus petasatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Scaly Shield live?
Scaly Shield is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Scaly Shield belong to?
Scaly Shield (Pluteus petasatus) belongs to the genus Pluteus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pluteaceae.
Is Scaly Shield endangered?
No, Scaly Shield (Pluteus petasatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Scaly Shield belong to?
Scaly Shield (Pluteus petasatus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (菌界).
What are the closest relatives of Scaly Shield?
The closest relatives of Scaly Shield in the genus Pluteus include Blackedged Shield, , , Ghost Shield, Flame Shield.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Pluteus — 20 Species

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Blackedged Shield
Pluteus atromarginatus
VU 🐾
Pluteus exiguus
VU 🐾
Pluteus pusillulus
DD 🐾
Ghost Shield
Pluteus pellitus
VU 🐾
Flame Shield
Pluteus aurantiorugosus
EN 🐾
Fleecy Shield
Pluteus hispidulus
VU 🐾
Lion Shield
Pluteus leoninus
VU 🐾
Conifer Shield
Pluteus pouzarianus
LC 🐾
Pleated Pluteus
Pluteus longistriatus
NE 🐾
Pluteus diettrichii
NE 🐾
Pluteus luctuosus
DD 🐾
Pluteus inquilinus
EN 🐾
Pluteus podospileus
LC 🐾
Pluteus roseipes
CR 🐾
Pluteus insidiosus
VU 🐾
Veined Shield
Pluteus thomsonii
LC 🐾
Sooty Shield
Pluteus ephebeus
DD 🐾
Velvet Shield
Pluteus umbrosus
LC 🐾
Satin Shield
Pluteus plautus
LC 🐾
Willow Shield
Pluteus salicinus
LC
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