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Brown Puffball

Bovista nigrescens

Least Concern

About

The Brown Puffball (Bovista nigrescens) is a species in the genus Bovista. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Bovista nigrescens (Brown Puffball)

Names in Other Languages

German Schwärzender Bovist

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brown Puffball?

The scientific name of Brown Puffball is Bovista nigrescens. It belongs to the genus Bovista.

What is the conservation status of Brown Puffball?

Brown Puffball (Bovista nigrescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brown Puffball live?

Brown Puffball is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Brown Puffball belong to?

Brown Puffball (Bovista nigrescens) belongs to the genus Bovista, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycoperdaceae.

Is Brown Puffball endangered?

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

What kingdom does Brown Puffball belong to?

Brown Puffball (Bovista nigrescens) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Brown Puffball?

The closest relatives of Brown Puffball in the genus Bovista include Grey Puffball, Least Puffball, , , Deceiving Bovist.