(Psathyrella sphagnicola) — Endangered

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Psathyrella sphagnicola

Endangered

About

Psathyrella sphagnicola is a small, fragile agaric fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae, assessed as Endangered (EN). It grows in association with Sphagnum moss in peatbog and mire habitats, which have declined significantly due to drainage and land conversion. Its endangered status reflects the critical loss of undisturbed mire ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (грибы)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (базидиомицеты)

Class

Agaricomycetes (агарикомицеты)

Order

Agaricales (агариковые)

Species

Psathyrella sphagnicola ()

Names in Other Languages

German Moor-Zärtling

Similar Species in Psathyrella

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Medusa Brittlestem

Psathyrella caput-medusae

Endangered

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Slender Stump Brittlestem

Psathyrella laevissima

Data Deficient

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Solitary Brittlestem

Psathyrella atomatoides

Psathyrella microrhiza

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Psathyrella sphagnicola. It belongs to the genus Psathyrella.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Psathyrella sphagnicola) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

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

What family does belong to?

(Psathyrella sphagnicola) belongs to the genus Psathyrella, which is part of the taxonomic family Psathyrellaceae.

Is endangered?

Yes, (Psathyrella sphagnicola) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Psathyrella sphagnicola) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (грибы).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Psathyrella include Spotted Brittlestem, Medusa Brittlestem, Slender Stump Brittlestem, Solitary Brittlestem, Pygmy Brittlestem.