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Scaly Stalkball

Tulostoma melanocyclum

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

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

Tulostoma

Species

Tulostoma melanocyclum (Scaly Stalkball)

Names in Other Languages

German Schwarzgehöfter Stielbovist

Similar Species in Tulostoma

Critically Endangered

Winter Stalk Puffball

Tulostoma brumale

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scaly Stalkball?

The scientific name of Scaly Stalkball is Tulostoma melanocyclum. It belongs to the genus Tulostoma.

What is the conservation status of Scaly Stalkball?

Scaly Stalkball (Tulostoma melanocyclum) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Scaly Stalkball live?

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

What family does Scaly Stalkball belong to?

Scaly Stalkball (Tulostoma melanocyclum) belongs to the genus Tulostoma, which is part of the taxonomic family Agaricaceae.

Is Scaly Stalkball endangered?

Yes, Scaly Stalkball (Tulostoma melanocyclum) 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 Scaly Stalkball belong to?

Scaly Stalkball (Tulostoma melanocyclum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Scaly Stalkball?

The closest relatives of Scaly Stalkball in the genus Tulostoma include , , White Stalk Puffball, Winter Stalk Puffball.