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Arched Earthstar

Geastrum fornicatum

Critically Endangered

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The Arched Earthstar (Geastrum fornicatum) is a species in the genus Geastrum. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. 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 6 distinct biome types spanning the.

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 6 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Geastrales (Geastrales)

Species

Geastrum fornicatum (Arched Earthstar)

Names in Other Languages

German Großer Nesterdstern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Arched Earthstar?

The scientific name of Arched Earthstar is Geastrum fornicatum. It belongs to the genus Geastrum.

What is the conservation status of Arched Earthstar?

Arched Earthstar (Geastrum fornicatum) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Arched Earthstar live?

Arched Earthstar is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Arched Earthstar belong to?

Arched Earthstar (Geastrum fornicatum) belongs to the genus Geastrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Geastraceae.

Is Arched Earthstar endangered?

Yes, Arched Earthstar (Geastrum fornicatum) 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 Arched Earthstar belong to?

Arched Earthstar (Geastrum fornicatum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of Arched Earthstar?

The closest relatives of Arched Earthstar in the genus Geastrum include , , , Beaked Earthstar, Berkeley's Earthstar.