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Leopard Earthball

Scleroderma areolatum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Boletales (Boletales)
Family
Sclerodermataceae
Genus
Scleroderma
Species
Scleroderma areolatum (Leopard Earthball)

Names in Other Languages

German Leopardenfell-Hartbovist

Similar Species in Scleroderma

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Scleroderma septentrionale
Data Deficient
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Common Earthball
Scleroderma citrinum
Least Concern
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Many-Rooted Earthball
Scleroderma polyrhizum
Not Evaluated
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Onion Earthball
Scleroderma cepa
Data Deficient
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Potato Earthball
Scleroderma bovista
Least Concern
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Scaly Earthball
Scleroderma verrucosum
Least Concern
View all species in Scleroderma →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Leopard Earthball?
The scientific name of Leopard Earthball is Scleroderma areolatum. It belongs to the genus Scleroderma.
What is the conservation status of Leopard Earthball?
Leopard Earthball (Scleroderma areolatum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Leopard Earthball live?
Leopard Earthball is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Leopard Earthball belong to?
Leopard Earthball (Scleroderma areolatum) belongs to the genus Scleroderma, which is part of the taxonomic family Sclerodermataceae.
Is Leopard Earthball endangered?
No, Leopard Earthball (Scleroderma areolatum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Leopard Earthball belong to?
Leopard Earthball (Scleroderma areolatum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Leopard Earthball?
The closest relatives of Leopard Earthball in the genus Scleroderma include , Common Earthball, Many-Rooted Earthball, Onion Earthball, Potato Earthball.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Scleroderma — 7 Species

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Scleroderma septentrionale
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Common Earthball
Scleroderma citrinum
LC
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Leopard Earthball
Scleroderma areolatum
LC
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Many-Rooted Earthball
Scleroderma polyrhizum
NE 🐾
Onion Earthball
Scleroderma cepa
DD 🐾
Potato Earthball
Scleroderma bovista
LC 🐾
Scaly Earthball
Scleroderma verrucosum
LC
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