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Deceptive Earthtongue

Geoglossum fallax

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Geoglossomycetes (Geoglossomycetes)
Order
Geoglossales (Geoglossales)
Family
Geoglossaceae
Genus
Geoglossum
Species
Geoglossum fallax (Deceptive Earthtongue)

Names in Other Languages

German Täuschende Erdzunge

Similar Species in Geoglossum

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Geoglossum alpinum
Not Evaluated
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Dark-Purple Earthtongue
Geoglossum atropurpureum
Vulnerable
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Star Earthtongue
Geoglossum starbaeckii
Vulnerable
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Geoglossum uliginosum
Vulnerable
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Geoglossum glabrum
Least Concern
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Geoglossum hakelieri
Endangered
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Geoglossum simile
Near Threatened
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Slimy Earthtongue
Geoglossum difforme
Endangered
View all species in Geoglossum →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Deceptive Earthtongue?
The scientific name of Deceptive Earthtongue is Geoglossum fallax. It belongs to the genus Geoglossum.
What is the conservation status of Deceptive Earthtongue?
Deceptive Earthtongue (Geoglossum fallax) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Deceptive Earthtongue live?
Deceptive Earthtongue is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does Deceptive Earthtongue belong to?
Deceptive Earthtongue (Geoglossum fallax) belongs to the genus Geoglossum, which is part of the taxonomic family Geoglossaceae.
Is Deceptive Earthtongue endangered?
No, Deceptive Earthtongue (Geoglossum fallax) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Deceptive Earthtongue belong to?
Deceptive Earthtongue (Geoglossum fallax) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Deceptive Earthtongue?
The closest relatives of Deceptive Earthtongue in the genus Geoglossum include , Dark-Purple Earthtongue, Star Earthtongue, , .

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Geoglossum — 12 Species

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Geoglossum alpinum
NE 🐾
Dark-Purple Earthtongue
Geoglossum atropurpureum
VU 🐾
Star Earthtongue
Geoglossum starbaeckii
VU 🐾
Geoglossum uliginosum
VU 🐾
Geoglossum glabrum
LC 🐾
Geoglossum hakelieri
EN 🐾
Geoglossum simile
NT 🐾
Slimy Earthtongue
Geoglossum difforme
EN
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Deceptive Earthtongue
Geoglossum fallax
LC
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Slimy Earthtongue
Geoglossum peckianum
NE 🐾
Geoglossum vleugelianum
LC 🐾
Plain Earthtongue
Geoglossum umbratile
LC
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