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Hedgehog Puffball

Lycoperdon echinatum

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 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 echinatum (Hedgehog Puffball)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish bejín erizado

German Igelstäubling

Similar Species in Lycoperdon

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Blackish Puffball

Lycoperdon nigrescens

Lycoperdon marginatum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hedgehog Puffball?

The scientific name of Hedgehog Puffball is Lycoperdon echinatum. It belongs to the genus Lycoperdon.

What is the conservation status of Hedgehog Puffball?

Hedgehog Puffball (Lycoperdon echinatum) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Hedgehog Puffball live?

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

What family does Hedgehog Puffball belong to?

Hedgehog Puffball (Lycoperdon echinatum) belongs to the genus Lycoperdon, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycoperdaceae.

Is Hedgehog Puffball endangered?

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

What kingdom does Hedgehog Puffball belong to?

Hedgehog Puffball (Lycoperdon echinatum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Hedgehog Puffball?

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