Hoof Fungus

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (грибы)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (базидиомицеты)

Class

Agaricomycetes (агарикомицеты)

Order

Polyporales (полипоровые)

Family

Polyporaceae

Genus

Fomes

Species

Fomes fomentarius (Hoof Fungus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hongo yesquero

German Zunderschwamm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hoof Fungus?

The scientific name of Hoof Fungus is Fomes fomentarius. It belongs to the genus Fomes.

What is the conservation status of Hoof Fungus?

Hoof Fungus (Fomes fomentarius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Hoof Fungus live?

Hoof Fungus is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Hoof Fungus belong to?

Hoof Fungus (Fomes fomentarius) belongs to the genus Fomes, which is part of the taxonomic family Polyporaceae.

Is Hoof Fungus endangered?

No, Hoof Fungus (Fomes fomentarius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Hoof Fungus belong to?

Hoof Fungus (Fomes fomentarius) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (грибы).