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Fen Puffball

Bovista paludosa

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

French Boviste des Marais
German Sumpf-Bovist

Similar Species in Bovista

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Brown Puffball
Bovista nigrescens
Least Concern
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Grey Puffball
Bovista plumbea
Least Concern
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Least Puffball
Bovista limosa
Near Threatened
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Bovista graveolens
Not Evaluated
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Bovista furfuracea
Data Deficient
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Deceiving Bovist
Bovista aestivalis
Least Concern
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Tumbling Puffball
Bovista pila
Not Evaluated
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Least Puffball
Bovista pusilla
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fen Puffball?
The scientific name of Fen Puffball is Bovista paludosa. It belongs to the genus Bovista.
What is the conservation status of Fen Puffball?
Fen Puffball (Bovista paludosa) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Fen Puffball live?
Fen Puffball is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does Fen Puffball belong to?
Fen Puffball (Bovista paludosa) belongs to the genus Bovista, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycoperdaceae.
What kingdom does Fen Puffball belong to?
Fen Puffball (Bovista paludosa) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (mantar).
What are the closest relatives of Fen Puffball?
The closest relatives of Fen Puffball in the genus Bovista include Brown Puffball, Grey Puffball, Least Puffball, , .

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Bovista — 9 Species

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Brown Puffball
Bovista nigrescens
LC 🐾
Grey Puffball
Bovista plumbea
LC 🐾
Least Puffball
Bovista limosa
NT 🐾
Bovista graveolens
NE 🐾
Bovista furfuracea
DD 🐾
Deceiving Bovist
Bovista aestivalis
LC
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Fen Puffball
Bovista paludosa
NT
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Tumbling Puffball
Bovista pila
NE 🐾
Least Puffball
Bovista pusilla
DD
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