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Disciseda ochrochalcea Kreisel

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Scientific name
Disciseda ochrochalcea
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

Disciseda ochrochalcea was described by Kreisel (1976) from NW Nepal. It is closely related to D. bovista but can be distinguished on its slightly larger spores.  Further research is needed including a barcoding sequence from the holotype.


Why suggested for a Global Red List Assessment?

Species recorded in alpine dry meadows (4700-4800 m.a.s.l.) in NW Nepal and seems to be endemic. Further studies must provide molecular data to better characterize the species. EOO and AOO indicate CR but taken into accoundt the current lack of knowledge it could be assessed as DD until more data has been retrieved.


Geographic range

Currently known from two localites in NW Nepal (Chharka and Marang).


Population and Trends

Population size and status is currently unknown. According to Kreisel (1976) it is abundant in the two localities known to date.

Population Trend: Uncertain


Habitat and Ecology

In the two known localities situated in the climatically dry NW Nepal at altitudes 4700-4800 m.a.s.l., it has been observed in dry alpine meadows/grasslands.


Threats

Small and isolated population in NW Nepal, where it seems to be endemic. Its status is connected to the status of alpine dry grasslands in the Himalayas.


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 ascertain its taxonomic status. Holotype material in KR.


Use and Trade

None


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Country occurrence

Regional Population and Trends

Country Trend Redlisted