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Pepper Pot

Myriostoma coliforme

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Geastrales (Geastrales)

Species

Myriostoma coliforme (Pepper Pot)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish estrella de tierra de múltiples bocas

German Sieb-Erdstern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pepper Pot?

The scientific name of Pepper Pot is Myriostoma coliforme. It belongs to the genus Myriostoma.

What is the conservation status of Pepper Pot?

Pepper Pot (Myriostoma coliforme) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pepper Pot live?

Pepper Pot is found in Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Pepper Pot belong to?

Pepper Pot (Myriostoma coliforme) belongs to the genus Myriostoma, which is part of the taxonomic family Geastraceae.

Is Pepper Pot endangered?

Yes, Pepper Pot (Myriostoma coliforme) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Pepper Pot belong to?

Pepper Pot (Myriostoma coliforme) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).