Brown Goblet
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Brown Goblet

Arrhenia epichysium

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Overview

The Brown Goblet (Arrhenia epichysium) is a small, delicate fungus characterized by its distinctive goblet or cup-shaped fruiting bodies with brownish coloration. This saprophytic species plays a crucial ecological role in decomposing organic matter, particularly in association with mosses and decaying plant material in specialized microhabitats.

The Brown Goblet (Arrhenia epichysium) is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized moss-rich environments. Climate change and atmospheric pollution are altering the delicate moisture and chemical conditions required for both the fungus and its moss substrates to survive.

Threat summary

Habitat

Brown Goblet fungi inhabit moss-covered soil, rotting logs, and decaying organic matter in damp, shaded environments such as old-growth forests and undisturbed woodland edges. They are particularly associated with bryophyte communities in areas with consistent moisture and minimal soil disturbance.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Brown Goblet classified as Endangered?
Brown Goblet is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Brown Goblet (Arrhenia epichysium) is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized moss-rich environments. Climate change and atmospheric pollution are altering the delicate moisture and chemical conditions required for both the fungus and its moss substrates to survive.
Where does Brown Goblet live?
Brown Goblet occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Brown Goblet?
The main threats to Brown Goblet are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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