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Variable Oysterling

Crepidotus variabilis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Crepidotaceae
Genus
Crepidotus
Species
Crepidotus variabilis (Variable Oysterling)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish crepidoto variable omún
German Gemeines Stummelfüsschen

Similar Species in Crepidotus

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Cinnabar Oysterling
Crepidotus cinnabarinus
Vulnerable
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Grass Oysterling
Crepidotus epibryus
Least Concern
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Grounded Oysterling
Crepidotus autochthonus
Vulnerable
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Peeling Oysterling
Crepidotus mollis
Least Concern
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Crepidotus calolepis
Near Threatened
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Crepidotus subverrucisporus
Data Deficient
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Saffron Oysterling
Crepidotus crocophyllus
Not Evaluated
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Yellowing Oysterling
Crepidotus luteolus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Variable Oysterling?
The scientific name of Variable Oysterling is Crepidotus variabilis. It belongs to the genus Crepidotus.
What is the conservation status of Variable Oysterling?
Variable Oysterling (Crepidotus variabilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Variable Oysterling live?
Variable Oysterling is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Variable Oysterling belong to?
Variable Oysterling (Crepidotus variabilis) belongs to the genus Crepidotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Crepidotaceae.
Is Variable Oysterling endangered?
No, Variable Oysterling (Crepidotus variabilis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Variable Oysterling belong to?
Variable Oysterling (Crepidotus variabilis) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Variable Oysterling?
The closest relatives of Variable Oysterling in the genus Crepidotus include Cinnabar Oysterling, Grass Oysterling, Grounded Oysterling, Peeling Oysterling, .

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Crepidotus — 13 Species

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Cinnabar Oysterling
Crepidotus cinnabarinus
VU 🐾
Grass Oysterling
Crepidotus epibryus
LC 🐾
Grounded Oysterling
Crepidotus autochthonus
VU 🐾
Peeling Oysterling
Crepidotus mollis
LC 🐾
Crepidotus calolepis
NT 🐾
Crepidotus subverrucisporus
DD 🐾
Saffron Oysterling
Crepidotus crocophyllus
NE
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Variable Oysterling
Crepidotus variabilis
LC
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Yellowing Oysterling
Crepidotus luteolus
LC 🐾
Crested Oysterling
Crepidotus cristatus
DD 🐾
Roundspored Oysterling
Crepidotus cesatii
LC 🐾
Pale Oysterling
Crepidotus caspari
LC 🐾
Flat Crep
Crepidotus applanatus
VU
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