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Yamabusi-take (Bearded Tooth)

Hericium erinaceus

Critically Endangered

About

The Bearded Tooth (Hericium erinaceus) is a species in the genus Hericium. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Agaricomycetes (真正担子菌綱)

Species

Hericium erinaceus (Yamabusi-take)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Yamabusi-take

Spanish hidno erizado

German Igel-Stachelbart

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yamabusi-take?

The scientific name of Yamabusi-take is Hericium erinaceus. It belongs to the genus Hericium.

What is the conservation status of Yamabusi-take?

Yamabusi-take (Hericium erinaceus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Yamabusi-take live?

Yamabusi-take is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Yamabusi-take belong to?

Yamabusi-take (Hericium erinaceus) belongs to the genus Hericium, which is part of the taxonomic family Hericiaceae.

Is Yamabusi-take endangered?

Yes, Yamabusi-take (Hericium erinaceus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Yamabusi-take belong to?

Yamabusi-take (Hericium erinaceus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (菌界).

What are the closest relatives of Yamabusi-take?

The closest relatives of Yamabusi-take in the genus Hericium include Tiered Tooth, Bear'S Head Tooth, Coral Tooth.