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Phallogaster saccatus Morgan

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Scientific name
Phallogaster saccatus
Author
Morgan
Common names
 
IUCN Specialist Group
Mushroom, Bracket and Puffball
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Hysterangiales
Family
Phallogastraceae
Assessment status
Proposed
Proposed by
Mikael Jeppson
Comments etc.
Mikael Jeppson

Assessment Notes

Taxonomic notes


Why suggested for a Global Red List Assessment?

A rare saprotrophic fungus in various types of woodland, both deciduous and coniferous. In Europe mainly in mountains.
Two main areas of distribution: eastern N. America and south-central Europe. It was recently reported from China, the first evidence of its occurrence in east Asia.

Estimated number of mature individuals: 10000.
Population trend uncertain.
Suggested assessment: DD


Geographic range

Eastern North America, south and central Europe and China (Sichuan).


Population and Trends

Appr 450 records on the GBIF database = appr 350 localities

Estimated number of localities: 500
Estimated number of mature individuals: 10000
EOO. 33 000 000 km
AOO 640 km2
Two main distribution areas: eastern N. America and south-central Europe.

Population trend unknown.
Potential decrease caused by forestry (clear cutting of localities).

Population Trend: Uncertain


Habitat and Ecology

Saprotrophic, often subhypogeous, on decaying wood debris of coniferous and deciduous trees; in forests, mainly in mountains.


Threats

Modern forestry based on clear-cutting


Conservation Actions


Research needed


Use and Trade


Bibliography


Country occurrence

Regional Population and Trends

Country Trend Redlisted