Cyathus species (Basidiomycota: Fungi) from the Atlantic Forest of Pernambuco, Brazil: taxonomy and ecological notes Especies de Cyathus (Basidiomycota: Fungi) del bosque atlántico de Pernambuco: taxonomía y notas ecológicas

Cyathus specimens were collected over a one-year period in 4 remnants of the Atlantic Forest in Pernambuco, Brazil. According to traditional morphological analysis, the following species were identified: C. intermedius, C. montagnei, C. setosus and C. triplex. These 4 species had previously been recorded from Brazil, but C. setosus is reported for the first time from northeastern Brazil. The holotype of C. setosus was examined and we found differences in the spore dimensions from those described in the original publication. An identification key for the species of Cyathus recorded from Pernambuco is provided. Se recolectaron ejemplares de Cyathus durante 1 a o en 4 vestigios de bosque atlántico en Pernambuco, Brasil. Según el análisis morfológico tradicional, se identificaron: C. intermedius, C. montagnei, C. setosus y C. triplex, las cuales se conocen en el país, pero C. setosus es registrada por primera vez en la región noreste de Brasil. El holotipo de C. setosus se examinó encontrándose diferencias en el tama o de las esporas con la publicación original. Se presenta una clave de identificación para las especies de Cyathus conocidas en Pernambuco.