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Dung Bird'S Nest

Cyathus stercoreus

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 10 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Family

Agaricaceae (Agarics)

Genus

Cyathus

Species

Cyathus stercoreus (Dung Bird'S Nest)

Names in Other Languages

German Dung-Teuerling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dung Bird'S Nest?

The scientific name of Dung Bird'S Nest is Cyathus stercoreus. It belongs to the genus Cyathus.

What is the conservation status of Dung Bird'S Nest?

Dung Bird'S Nest (Cyathus stercoreus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Dung Bird'S Nest live?

Dung Bird'S Nest is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Denmark, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Dung Bird'S Nest belong to?

Dung Bird'S Nest (Cyathus stercoreus) belongs to the genus Cyathus, which is part of the taxonomic family Agaricaceae.

Is Dung Bird'S Nest endangered?

Yes, Dung Bird'S Nest (Cyathus stercoreus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Dung Bird'S Nest belong to?

Dung Bird'S Nest (Cyathus stercoreus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Dung Bird'S Nest?

The closest relatives of Dung Bird'S Nest in the genus Cyathus include Fluted Bird'S Nest, Field Bird'S Nest.