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Dry Duster

Coniophora arida

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 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
Boletales (Boletales)
Family
Coniophoraceae
Genus
Coniophora
Species
Coniophora arida (Dry Duster)

Similar Species in Coniophora

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Cellar Fungus
Coniophora puteana
Least Concern
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Olive Duster
Coniophora olivacea
Least Concern
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Coniophora marmorata
Not Evaluated
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Spindle Duster
Coniophora fusispora
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dry Duster?
The scientific name of Dry Duster is Coniophora arida. It belongs to the genus Coniophora.
What is the conservation status of Dry Duster?
Dry Duster (Coniophora arida) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dry Duster live?
Dry Duster is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Dry Duster belong to?
Dry Duster (Coniophora arida) belongs to the genus Coniophora, which is part of the taxonomic family Coniophoraceae.
Is Dry Duster endangered?
No, Dry Duster (Coniophora arida) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dry Duster belong to?
Dry Duster (Coniophora arida) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Dry Duster?
The closest relatives of Dry Duster in the genus Coniophora include Cellar Fungus, Olive Duster, , Spindle Duster.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Coniophora — 5 Species

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Cellar Fungus
Coniophora puteana
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Olive Duster
Coniophora olivacea
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Coniophora marmorata
NE
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Dry Duster
Coniophora arida
LC
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Spindle Duster
Coniophora fusispora
DD
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