Urchin Earthfan

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Thelephorales (Thelephorales)

Family

Thelephoraceae

Genus

Thelephora

Species

Thelephora penicillata (Urchin Earthfan)

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Thelephora anthocephala

Near Threatened

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Thelephora atra

Not Evaluated

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Stinking Earthfan

Thelephora palmata

Least Concern

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Carnation Earthfan

Thelephora caryophyllea

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Urchin Earthfan?

The scientific name of Urchin Earthfan is Thelephora penicillata. It belongs to the genus Thelephora.

What is the conservation status of Urchin Earthfan?

Urchin Earthfan (Thelephora penicillata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Urchin Earthfan live?

Urchin Earthfan is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Urchin Earthfan belong to?

Urchin Earthfan (Thelephora penicillata) belongs to the genus Thelephora, which is part of the taxonomic family Thelephoraceae.

Is Urchin Earthfan endangered?

No, Urchin Earthfan (Thelephora penicillata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Urchin Earthfan belong to?

Urchin Earthfan (Thelephora penicillata) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Urchin Earthfan?

The closest relatives of Urchin Earthfan in the genus Thelephora include , , Stinking Earthfan, Carnation Earthfan.