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Least Puffball

Bovista limosa

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Similar Species in Bovista

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Bovista furfuracea
Data Deficient
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Bovista graveolens
Not Evaluated
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Brown Puffball
Bovista nigrescens
Least Concern
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Deceiving Bovist
Bovista aestivalis
Least Concern
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Fen Puffball
Bovista paludosa
Near Threatened
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Grey Puffball
Bovista plumbea
Least Concern
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Least Puffball
Bovista pusilla
Data Deficient
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Tumbling Puffball
Bovista pila
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Least Puffball?
The scientific name of Least Puffball is Bovista limosa. It belongs to the genus Bovista.
What is the conservation status of Least Puffball?
Least Puffball (Bovista limosa) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Least Puffball live?
Least Puffball is found in Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Least Puffball belong to?
Least Puffball (Bovista limosa) belongs to the genus Bovista, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycoperdaceae.
What kingdom does Least Puffball belong to?
Least Puffball (Bovista limosa) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Least Puffball?
The closest relatives of Least Puffball in the genus Bovista include , , Brown Puffball, Deceiving Bovist, Fen Puffball.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Bovista — 9 Species

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Bovista graveolens
NE 🐾
Bovista furfuracea
DD 🐾
Brown Puffball
Bovista nigrescens
LC 🐾
Deceiving Bovist
Bovista aestivalis
LC 🐾
Fen Puffball
Bovista paludosa
NT 🐾
Grey Puffball
Bovista plumbea
LC
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Least Puffball
Bovista limosa
NT
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Least Puffball
Bovista pusilla
DD 🐾
Tumbling Puffball
Bovista pila
NE
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