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Crested Coral

Clavulina coralloides

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (菌界)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (担子菌門)
Class
Agaricomycetes (真正担子菌綱)
Order
Cantharellales (アンズタケ目)
Family
Hydnaceae
Genus
Clavulina
Species
Clavulina coralloides (Crested Coral)

Names in Other Languages

German Kammförmiger Korallenpilz

Similar Species in Clavulina

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Grey Coral
Clavulina cinerea
Least Concern
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Clavulina amethystina
Data Deficient
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wrinkled club
Clavulina rugosa
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crested Coral?
The scientific name of Crested Coral is Clavulina coralloides. It belongs to the genus Clavulina.
What is the conservation status of Crested Coral?
Crested Coral (Clavulina coralloides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Crested Coral live?
Crested Coral is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, United States.
What family does Crested Coral belong to?
Crested Coral (Clavulina coralloides) belongs to the genus Clavulina, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydnaceae.
Is Crested Coral endangered?
No, Crested Coral (Clavulina coralloides) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Crested Coral belong to?
Crested Coral (Clavulina coralloides) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (菌界).
What are the closest relatives of Crested Coral?
The closest relatives of Crested Coral in the genus Clavulina include Grey Coral, , wrinkled club.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Clavulina — 4 Species

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Grey Coral
Clavulina cinerea
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Clavulina amethystina
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wrinkled club
Clavulina rugosa
NE
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Crested Coral
Clavulina coralloides
LC
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