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Chicken Of The Woods

Laetiporus sulphureus

Least Concern

About

The Chicken Of The Woods (Laetiporus sulphureus) is a species in the genus Laetiporus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Polyporales (Polyporales)

Species

Laetiporus sulphureus (Chicken Of The Woods)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish políporo azufrado

German Schwefelporling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chicken Of The Woods?

The scientific name of Chicken Of The Woods is Laetiporus sulphureus. It belongs to the genus Laetiporus.

What is the conservation status of Chicken Of The Woods?

Chicken Of The Woods (Laetiporus sulphureus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chicken Of The Woods live?

Chicken Of The Woods is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Chicken Of The Woods belong to?

Chicken Of The Woods (Laetiporus sulphureus) belongs to the genus Laetiporus, which is part of the taxonomic family Laetiporaceae.

Is Chicken Of The Woods endangered?

No, Chicken Of The Woods (Laetiporus sulphureus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Chicken Of The Woods belong to?

Chicken Of The Woods (Laetiporus sulphureus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).