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Deer Mushroom

Pluteus cervinus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Pluteaceae
Genus
Pluteus
Species
Pluteus cervinus (Deer Mushroom)

Names in Other Languages

German Rehbrauner Dachpilz

Similar Species in Pluteus

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Pluteus exiguus
Vulnerable
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Pluteus pusillulus
Data Deficient
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Ghost Shield
Pluteus pellitus
Vulnerable
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Flame Shield
Pluteus aurantiorugosus
Endangered
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Fleecy Shield
Pluteus hispidulus
Vulnerable
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Lion Shield
Pluteus leoninus
Vulnerable
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Conifer Shield
Pluteus pouzarianus
Least Concern
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Blackedged Shield
Pluteus atromarginatus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Deer Mushroom?
The scientific name of Deer Mushroom is Pluteus cervinus. It belongs to the genus Pluteus.
What is the conservation status of Deer Mushroom?
Deer Mushroom (Pluteus cervinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Deer Mushroom live?
Deer Mushroom is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Deer Mushroom belong to?
Deer Mushroom (Pluteus cervinus) belongs to the genus Pluteus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pluteaceae.
Is Deer Mushroom endangered?
No, Deer Mushroom (Pluteus cervinus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Deer Mushroom belong to?
Deer Mushroom (Pluteus cervinus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Deer Mushroom?
The closest relatives of Deer Mushroom in the genus Pluteus include Blackedged Shield, , , Ghost Shield, Flame Shield.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Pluteus — 20 Species

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Blackedged Shield
Pluteus atromarginatus
VU 🐾
Pluteus exiguus
VU 🐾
Pluteus pusillulus
DD 🐾
Ghost Shield
Pluteus pellitus
VU 🐾
Flame Shield
Pluteus aurantiorugosus
EN 🐾
Fleecy Shield
Pluteus hispidulus
VU 🐾
Lion Shield
Pluteus leoninus
VU 🐾
Conifer Shield
Pluteus pouzarianus
LC 🐾
Pleated Pluteus
Pluteus longistriatus
NE 🐾
Pluteus diettrichii
NE 🐾
Pluteus luctuosus
DD 🐾
Pluteus inquilinus
EN 🐾
Pluteus podospileus
LC 🐾
Pluteus roseipes
CR 🐾
Pluteus insidiosus
VU 🐾
Veined Shield
Pluteus thomsonii
LC 🐾
Sooty Shield
Pluteus ephebeus
DD 🐾
Velvet Shield
Pluteus umbrosus
LC 🐾
Satin Shield
Pluteus plautus
LC 🐾
Willow Shield
Pluteus salicinus
LC
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