elzemosklokje
Galerina heimansii
Galerina heimansii, commonly known as elzemosklokje, is a small brown mushroom species with a distinctive bell-shaped cap and slender stem. This saprophytic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in decomposing organic matter in forest ecosystems, particularly breaking down leaf litter and contributing to nutrient cycling in woodland environments.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Agaricales
Family
Hymenogastraceae
Genus
Galerina
elzemosklokje belongs to the family Hymenogastraceae, order Agaricales, within the Agaricomycetes class.
Species Profile
Galerina heimansii, commonly known as elzemosklokje, is a small brown mushroom species with a distinctive bell-shaped cap and slender stem. This saprophytic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in decomposing organic matter in forest ecosystems, particularly breaking down leaf litter and contributing to nutrient cycling in woodland environments.
Galerina heimansii faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable woodland environments across its range. The species' dependence on specific substrate conditions and microhabitat requirements makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance of forest ecosystems.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This fungal species occurs in deciduous and mixed woodlands, typically growing on decaying wood substrates and forest floor debris. It favors moist, shaded environments with stable humidity levels and specific decomposing organic matter conditions.
Threats
Forest degradation and logging
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Climate change affecting moisture regimes
Pollution and chemical contamination
Substrate alteration and soil disturbance
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). elzemosklokje (Galerina heimansii). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/elzemosklokje