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Redheaded Inkcap

Coprinopsis erythrocephala

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Psathyrellaceae
Genus
Coprinopsis
Species
Coprinopsis erythrocephala (Redheaded Inkcap)

Names in Other Languages

German Rotbestäubter Tintling

Similar Species in Coprinopsis

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Common Ink Cap
Coprinopsis atramentaria
Least Concern
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Sawdust Inkcap
Coprinopsis scobicola
Not Evaluated
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Coprinopsis insignis
Vulnerable
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Coprinopsis romagnesiana
Least Concern
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Coprinopsis geesterani
Data Deficient
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Coprinopsis kubickae
Least Concern
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Coprinopsis phaeospora
Least Concern
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Bonfire Inkcap
Coprinopsis jonesii
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Redheaded Inkcap?
The scientific name of Redheaded Inkcap is Coprinopsis erythrocephala. It belongs to the genus Coprinopsis.
What is the conservation status of Redheaded Inkcap?
Redheaded Inkcap (Coprinopsis erythrocephala) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Redheaded Inkcap live?
Redheaded Inkcap is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Redheaded Inkcap belong to?
Redheaded Inkcap (Coprinopsis erythrocephala) belongs to the genus Coprinopsis, which is part of the taxonomic family Psathyrellaceae.
What kingdom does Redheaded Inkcap belong to?
Redheaded Inkcap (Coprinopsis erythrocephala) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Redheaded Inkcap?
The closest relatives of Redheaded Inkcap in the genus Coprinopsis include Common Ink Cap, Sawdust Inkcap, , , .

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Coprinopsis — 20 Species

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Common Ink Cap
Coprinopsis atramentaria
LC 🐾
Sawdust Inkcap
Coprinopsis scobicola
NE 🐾
Coprinopsis insignis
VU 🐾
Coprinopsis romagnesiana
LC 🐾
Coprinopsis geesterani
DD 🐾
Coprinopsis kubickae
LC 🐾
Coprinopsis phaeospora
LC 🐾
Coprinopsis pseudofriesii
LC 🐾
Coprinopsis stercorea
LC 🐾
Grey Inkcap
Coprinopsis cinerea
LC 🐾
Hare'S Foot Inkcap
Coprinopsis lagopus
LC 🐾
Magpie Fungus
Coprinopsis picacea
VU 🐾
Mitre Inkcap
Coprinopsis episcopalis
DD 🐾
Bighead Inkcap
Coprinopsis macrocephala
LC 🐾
Snowy Inkcap
Coprinopsis nivea
LC 🐾
Pied Inkcap
Coprinopsis stangliana
NE 🐾
Humpback Inkcap
Coprinopsis acuminata
LC
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Redheaded Inkcap
Coprinopsis erythrocephala
DD
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Coprinopsis xantholepis
DD 🐾
Bonfire Inkcap
Coprinopsis jonesii
DD
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