(Entoloma fuscotomentosum) — Near Threatened

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Entoloma fuscotomentosum

Near Threatened

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Entoloma fuscotomentosum is a rare grassland Entoloma mushroom with a dark, finely tomentose (velvety) cap surface and the characteristic pink spore print of the genus. It is found in ancient, unimproved grasslands and calcareous meadows in Europe. Near Threatened, this species is vulnerable to loss of traditional land management and conversion of old grasslands to intensive agriculture.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Entoloma fuscotomentosum ()

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Entoloma cyaneoviridescens

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Entoloma fuscotomentosum. It belongs to the genus Entoloma.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Entoloma fuscotomentosum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does belong to?

(Entoloma fuscotomentosum) belongs to the genus Entoloma, which is part of the taxonomic family Entolomataceae.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Entoloma fuscotomentosum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Entoloma include Aromatic Pinkgill, Bicoloured Pinkgill, Big Blue Pinkgill, Blue Edge Pinkgill, Bluegreen Pinkgill.