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Deceiving Bovist

Bovista aestivalis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Lycoperdaceae
Genus
Bovista
Species
Bovista aestivalis (Deceiving Bovist)

Similar Species in Bovista

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Brown Puffball
Bovista nigrescens
Least Concern
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Grey Puffball
Bovista plumbea
Least Concern
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Least Puffball
Bovista limosa
Near Threatened
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Bovista graveolens
Not Evaluated
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Bovista furfuracea
Data Deficient
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Fen Puffball
Bovista paludosa
Near Threatened
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Tumbling Puffball
Bovista pila
Not Evaluated
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Least Puffball
Bovista pusilla
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Deceiving Bovist?
The scientific name of Deceiving Bovist is Bovista aestivalis. It belongs to the genus Bovista.
What is the conservation status of Deceiving Bovist?
Deceiving Bovist (Bovista aestivalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Deceiving Bovist live?
Deceiving Bovist 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 Deceiving Bovist belong to?
Deceiving Bovist (Bovista aestivalis) belongs to the genus Bovista, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycoperdaceae.
Is Deceiving Bovist endangered?
No, Deceiving Bovist (Bovista aestivalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Deceiving Bovist belong to?
Deceiving Bovist (Bovista aestivalis) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Deceiving Bovist?
The closest relatives of Deceiving Bovist in the genus Bovista include Brown Puffball, Grey Puffball, Least Puffball, , .

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Bovista — 9 Species

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Brown Puffball
Bovista nigrescens
LC 🐾
Grey Puffball
Bovista plumbea
LC 🐾
Least Puffball
Bovista limosa
NT 🐾
Bovista graveolens
NE 🐾
Bovista furfuracea
DD
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Deceiving Bovist
Bovista aestivalis
LC
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Fen Puffball
Bovista paludosa
NT 🐾
Tumbling Puffball
Bovista pila
NE 🐾
Least Puffball
Bovista pusilla
DD
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