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Dark-Spored Puffball

Lycoperdon atropurpureum

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Lycoperdon atropurpureum (Dark-Spored Puffball)

Names in Other Languages

German Sternsamiger Stäubling

Similar Species in Lycoperdon

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Blackish Puffball

Lycoperdon nigrescens

Lycoperdon marginatum

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dark-Spored Puffball?

The scientific name of Dark-Spored Puffball is Lycoperdon atropurpureum. It belongs to the genus Lycoperdon.

What is the conservation status of Dark-Spored Puffball?

Dark-Spored Puffball (Lycoperdon atropurpureum) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Dark-Spored Puffball live?

Dark-Spored Puffball is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Dark-Spored Puffball belong to?

Dark-Spored Puffball (Lycoperdon atropurpureum) belongs to the genus Lycoperdon, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycoperdaceae.

Is Dark-Spored Puffball endangered?

Yes, Dark-Spored Puffball (Lycoperdon atropurpureum) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Dark-Spored Puffball belong to?

Dark-Spored Puffball (Lycoperdon atropurpureum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Dark-Spored Puffball?

The closest relatives of Dark-Spored Puffball in the genus Lycoperdon include Blackish Puffball, Common Puffball, Heath Puffball, Hedgehog Puffball, Steppe Puffball.