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Oak Crust

Peniophora quercina

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Russulales (Täublingsartige)
Family
Peniophoraceae
Genus
Peniophora
Species
Peniophora quercina (Oak Crust)

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Hainbuchen-Zystidenrindenpilz
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Laurent's Zystidenrindenpilz
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Nörlicher Zystidenrindenpilz
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oak Crust?
The scientific name of Oak Crust is Peniophora quercina. It belongs to the genus Peniophora.
What is the conservation status of Oak Crust?
Oak Crust (Peniophora quercina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Oak Crust live?
Oak Crust is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Oak Crust belong to?
Oak Crust (Peniophora quercina) belongs to the genus Peniophora, which is part of the taxonomic family Peniophoraceae.
Is Oak Crust endangered?
No, Oak Crust (Peniophora quercina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Oak Crust belong to?
Oak Crust (Peniophora quercina) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).
What are the closest relatives of Oak Crust?
The closest relatives of Oak Crust in the genus Peniophora include Aschgrauer Zystidenrindenpilz, Fleischroter Zystidenrindenpilz, Hainbuchen-Zystidenrindenpilz, Laurent's Zystidenrindenpilz, Nörlicher Zystidenrindenpilz.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Peniophora — 19 Species

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Aschgrauer Zystidenrindenpilz
Peniophora cinerea
LC 🐾
Fleischroter Zystidenrindenpilz
Peniophora incarnata
LC 🐾
Hainbuchen-Zystidenrindenpilz
Peniophora laeta
NE 🐾
Laurent's Zystidenrindenpilz
Peniophora laurentii
LC 🐾
Nörlicher Zystidenrindenpilz
Peniophora septentrionalis
DD 🐾
Tannen-Zystidenrindenpilz
Peniophora piceae
NE 🐾
Violetter Zystidenrindenpilz
Peniophora violaceolivida
LC 🐾
Peniophora rufomarginata
LC 🐾
Peniophora polygonia
LC
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Oak Crust
Peniophora quercina
LC
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Ashen Crust
Peniophora lycii
LC 🐾
Giraffe Spots
Peniophora albobadia
NE 🐾
Peniophora pithya
LC 🐾
Pine Crust
Peniophora pini
LC 🐾
Red Tree Brain Fungus
Peniophora rufa
LC 🐾
Peniophora erikssonii
LC 🐾
Peniophora nuda
LC 🐾
Peniophora junipericola
LC 🐾
Peniophora limitata
LC
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