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Shield Pinkgill

Entoloma clypeatum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Entolomataceae
Genus
Entoloma
Species
Entoloma clypeatum (Shield Pinkgill)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish rodófilo en escudo
German Schild-Rötling

Similar Species in Entoloma

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Aromatic Pinkgill
Entoloma pleopodium
Least Concern
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Bicoloured Pinkgill
Entoloma dichroum
Vulnerable
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Big Blue Pinkgill
Entoloma bloxamii
Vulnerable
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Blue Edge Pinkgill
Entoloma serrulatum
Least Concern
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Bluegreen Pinkgill
Entoloma cyaneoviridescens
Not Evaluated
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Charmer Pinkgill
Entoloma callirhodon
Endangered
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Salmon Pinkgill
Entoloma quadratum
Not Evaluated
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Aborted Entoloma
Entoloma abortivum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shield Pinkgill?
The scientific name of Shield Pinkgill is Entoloma clypeatum. It belongs to the genus Entoloma.
What is the conservation status of Shield Pinkgill?
Shield Pinkgill (Entoloma clypeatum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Shield Pinkgill live?
Shield Pinkgill is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Shield Pinkgill belong to?
Shield Pinkgill (Entoloma clypeatum) belongs to the genus Entoloma, which is part of the taxonomic family Entolomataceae.
Is Shield Pinkgill endangered?
No, Shield Pinkgill (Entoloma clypeatum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Shield Pinkgill belong to?
Shield Pinkgill (Entoloma clypeatum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Shield Pinkgill?
The closest relatives of Shield Pinkgill in the genus Entoloma include Aromatic Pinkgill, Bicoloured Pinkgill, Big Blue Pinkgill, Blue Edge Pinkgill, Bluegreen Pinkgill.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Entoloma — 20 Species

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Aromatic Pinkgill
Entoloma pleopodium
LC 🐾
Bicoloured Pinkgill
Entoloma dichroum
VU 🐾
Big Blue Pinkgill
Entoloma bloxamii
VU 🐾
Blue Edge Pinkgill
Entoloma serrulatum
LC 🐾
Bluegreen Pinkgill
Entoloma cyaneoviridescens
NE 🐾
Charmer Pinkgill
Entoloma callirhodon
EN 🐾
Salmon Pinkgill
Entoloma quadratum
NE 🐾
Entoloma fuscotomentosum
NT 🐾
Entoloma neglectum
VU 🐾
Entoloma elodes
VU 🐾
Entoloma hispidulum
EN 🐾
Entoloma albotomentosum
DD 🐾
Entoloma bryorum
NE 🐾
Entoloma cruentatum
VU 🐾
Entoloma versatile
NT 🐾
Entoloma querquedula
NT 🐾
Entoloma madidum
NE 🐾
Entoloma olivaceotinctum
DD 🐾
Entoloma percandidum
DD 🐾
Aborted Entoloma
Entoloma abortivum
NE
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