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Glistening Ink-Cap

Coprinellus micaceus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

German Glimmertintling

Similar Species in Coprinellus

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Coprinellus curtus
Data Deficient
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Coprinellus saccharinus
Data Deficient
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Coprinellus truncorum
Not Evaluated
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Coprinellus radians
Least Concern
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Coprinellus xanthothrix
Least Concern
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Coprinellus heptemerus
Least Concern
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Coprinellus verrucispermus
Data Deficient
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Fairies' Bonnets
Coprinellus disseminatus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Glistening Ink-Cap?
The scientific name of Glistening Ink-Cap is Coprinellus micaceus. It belongs to the genus Coprinellus.
What is the conservation status of Glistening Ink-Cap?
Glistening Ink-Cap (Coprinellus micaceus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Glistening Ink-Cap live?
Glistening Ink-Cap is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Glistening Ink-Cap belong to?
Glistening Ink-Cap (Coprinellus micaceus) belongs to the genus Coprinellus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psathyrellaceae.
Is Glistening Ink-Cap endangered?
No, Glistening Ink-Cap (Coprinellus micaceus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Glistening Ink-Cap belong to?
Glistening Ink-Cap (Coprinellus micaceus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Glistening Ink-Cap?
The closest relatives of Glistening Ink-Cap in the genus Coprinellus include , , , , .

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Coprinellus — 13 Species

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Coprinellus truncorum
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Coprinellus saccharinus
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Coprinellus curtus
DD 🐾
Coprinellus radians
LC 🐾
Coprinellus xanthothrix
LC 🐾
Coprinellus heptemerus
LC 🐾
Coprinellus verrucispermus
DD 🐾
Fairies' Bonnets
Coprinellus disseminatus
LC 🐾
Firerug Inkcap
Coprinellus domesticus
LC 🐾
Flocculose Inkcap
Coprinellus flocculosus
LC
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Glistening Ink-Cap
Coprinellus micaceus
LC
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Woodland Inkcap
Coprinellus silvaticus
LC 🐾
Woodland Inkcap
Coprinellus deliquescens
DD
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