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Crescent Crust

Chaetodermella luna

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Gloeophyllales (Gloeophyllales)
Family
Gloeophyllaceae
Genus
Chaetodermella
Species
Chaetodermella luna (Crescent Crust)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crescent Crust?
The scientific name of Crescent Crust is Chaetodermella luna. It belongs to the genus Chaetodermella.
What is the conservation status of Crescent Crust?
Crescent Crust (Chaetodermella luna) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Crescent Crust live?
Crescent Crust is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does Crescent Crust belong to?
Crescent Crust (Chaetodermella luna) belongs to the genus Chaetodermella, which is part of the taxonomic family Gloeophyllaceae.
What kingdom does Crescent Crust belong to?
Crescent Crust (Chaetodermella luna) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Chaetodermella — 1 Species

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Crescent Crust
Chaetodermella luna
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