Disciseda bovista
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Disciseda bovista

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Overview

Disciseda bovista is a rare species of gasteroid fungus in the family Agaricaceae. It was first described as Geastrum bovista by Johann Friedrich Klotzsch in 1843. Paul Christoph Hennings transferred it to the genus Disciseda in 1903.

Großer Scheibenbovist (Disciseda bovista) is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized dry grassland environments. Agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in land management practices have significantly reduced the availability of suitable sandy, nutrient-poor soils where this fungus can establish and reproduce.

Threat summary

Habitat

Disciseda bovista grows on the ground in sunny, dry, and sandy locales that are often steppe-like. It is found in North America and Europe. Because of its rare occurrence in Europe, it has been placed on the Regional Red Lists of several countries.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Lepiota ignivolvataVU

Lepiota ignivolvata

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Cystodermella granulosaVU

Cystodermella granulosa

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Tulostoma kotlabaeCR

Tulostoma kotlabae

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Disciseda bovista classified as Endangered?
Disciseda bovista 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. Großer Scheibenbovist (Disciseda bovista) is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized dry grassland environments. Agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in land management practices have significantly reduced the availability of suitable sandy, nutrient-poor soils where this fungus can establish and reproduce.
Where does Disciseda bovista live?
Disciseda bovista 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 Disciseda bovista?
The main threats to Disciseda bovista 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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