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Pygmy Brittlestem

Psathyrella pygmaea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (mantar)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Bazitli mantarlar)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Lamelli mantarlar)
Family
Psathyrellaceae
Genus
Psathyrella
Species
Psathyrella pygmaea (Pygmy Brittlestem)

Names in Other Languages

German Zwerg-Mürbling

Similar Species in Psathyrella

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Spotted Brittlestem
Psathyrella maculata
Vulnerable
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Medusa Brittlestem
Psathyrella caput-medusae
Endangered
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Slender Stump Brittlestem
Psathyrella laevissima
Data Deficient
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Solitary Brittlestem
Psathyrella atomatoides
Data Deficient
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Red Edge Brittlestem
Psathyrella corrugis
Least Concern
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Rootlet Brittlestem
Psathyrella microrhiza
Least Concern
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Psathyrella pennata
Endangered
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Psathyrella sphagnicola
Endangered
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pygmy Brittlestem?
The scientific name of Pygmy Brittlestem is Psathyrella pygmaea. It belongs to the genus Psathyrella.
What is the conservation status of Pygmy Brittlestem?
Pygmy Brittlestem (Psathyrella pygmaea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pygmy Brittlestem live?
Pygmy Brittlestem is found in Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Pygmy Brittlestem belong to?
Pygmy Brittlestem (Psathyrella pygmaea) belongs to the genus Psathyrella, which is part of the taxonomic family Psathyrellaceae.
Is Pygmy Brittlestem endangered?
No, Pygmy Brittlestem (Psathyrella pygmaea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Pygmy Brittlestem belong to?
Pygmy Brittlestem (Psathyrella pygmaea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (mantar).
What are the closest relatives of Pygmy Brittlestem?
The closest relatives of Pygmy Brittlestem in the genus Psathyrella include Spotted Brittlestem, Medusa Brittlestem, Slender Stump Brittlestem, Solitary Brittlestem, Red Edge Brittlestem.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Psathyrella — 20 Species

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Spotted Brittlestem
Psathyrella maculata
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Medusa Brittlestem
Psathyrella caput-medusae
EN 🐾
Slender Stump Brittlestem
Psathyrella laevissima
DD 🐾
Solitary Brittlestem
Psathyrella atomatoides
DD
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Pygmy Brittlestem
Psathyrella pygmaea
LC
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Red Edge Brittlestem
Psathyrella corrugis
LC 🐾
Rootlet Brittlestem
Psathyrella microrhiza
LC 🐾
Psathyrella pennata
EN 🐾
Psathyrella bipellis
LC 🐾
Psathyrella fulvescens
NE 🐾
Psathyrella suavissima
EN 🐾
Psathyrella dicrani
DD 🐾
Psathyrella fibrillosa
LC 🐾
Psathyrella fusca
LC 🐾
Psathyrella sphaerocystis
EN 🐾
Psathyrella effibulata
DD 🐾
Psathyrella flexispora
DD 🐾
Psathyrella tenuicula
DD 🐾
Psathyrella fatua
LC 🐾
Psathyrella sphagnicola
EN
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