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Coral Tooth

Hericium coralloides

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Russulales (Russulales)

Species

Hericium coralloides (Coral Tooth)

Names in Other Languages

German Ästiger Stachelbart

Similar Species in Hericium

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Bearded Tooth

Hericium erinaceus

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Coral Tooth?

The scientific name of Coral Tooth is Hericium coralloides. It belongs to the genus Hericium.

What is the conservation status of Coral Tooth?

Coral Tooth (Hericium coralloides) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Coral Tooth live?

Coral Tooth is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Coral Tooth belong to?

Coral Tooth (Hericium coralloides) belongs to the genus Hericium, which is part of the taxonomic family Hericiaceae.

What kingdom does Coral Tooth belong to?

Coral Tooth (Hericium coralloides) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Coral Tooth?

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