(Coprinopsis stercorea) — Least Concern

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Coprinopsis stercorea

Least Concern

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Coprinopsis stercorea is a small, inky cap mushroom growing on herbivore dung and manure-enriched soils, as its species name implies. It inhabits pastures, stables, and woodland areas with dung deposits across temperate regions of Europe and North America. This coprophilous saprotrophic fungus decomposes dung organic matter and autodigests its cap as spores mature.

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)

Species

Coprinopsis stercorea ()

Names in Other Languages

German Struppiger Misttintling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Coprinopsis stercorea. It belongs to the genus Coprinopsis.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Coprinopsis stercorea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

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 belong to?

(Coprinopsis stercorea) belongs to the genus Coprinopsis, which is part of the taxonomic family Psathyrellaceae.

Is endangered?

No, (Coprinopsis stercorea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Coprinopsis stercorea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Coprinopsis include , , , , .