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- 2Under Assessment
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- 4Assessed
- 5Published
Disciseda alpina Kreisel
- Scientific name
- Disciseda alpina
- Author
- Kreisel
- Common names
- IUCN Specialist Group
Mushroom, Bracket and Puffball- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Agaricaceae
- Assessment status
- Proposed
- Proposed by
- Mikael Jeppson
- Comments etc.
- Mikael Jeppson
Assessment Notes
Taxonomic notes
This species was described by Kreisel (1976) from NW Nepal in 1974. It has not been recorded elsewhere. Further studies are needed to ascertain its taxonomic status and phylogenetic position within Disciseda.
Why suggested for a Global Red List Assessment?
Disciseda alpina is only known from its type locality in the Himalayas (NW Nepal). Its current population status is unclear and potentially connected to the status of alpine dry meadows-grasslands at high altitudes. EOO and AOO indicate CR but with regard to the lack of knowledge it could be assessed as DD.
Geographic range
Disciseda alpina is only known from its type locality in Kemi La in the Himalayas (Nepal).
Population and Trends
Only known from its type locality, the status of this species is unclear and potentially connected to the status of alpine dry meadows-grasslands at high altitudes.
Population Trend:
Habitat and Ecology
Disciseda alpina is known from dry alpine grassland with Thylacospermum (Caryophyllaceae) in the climatically dry NW Nepal. Altitude: 5200-5300 m.a.s.l.
Threats
Unknown
Conservation Actions
Type locality should be revisited and a dedicated search in similar habitats is encouraged.
Research needed
A barcoding sequence from the type material is essential to characterize this species more accurately. Further studies are needed to ascertain its taxonomic status and phylogenetic position within Disciseda.
Use and Trade
None
Bibliography
Country occurrence
Regional Population and Trends
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