Nail Fungus

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)

Order

Xylariales (Xylariales)

Family

Xylariaceae

Genus

Poronia

Species

Poronia punctata (Nail Fungus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish poronia punteada

German Großsporige Porenscheibe

Similar Species in Poronia

🐾

Dung Button

Poronia erici

Endangered

View all species in Poronia →

Explore More

ki…

เห็ดรา

Kingdom

ph…

Sac Fungi

Phylum

cl…

Sordariomycetes

Class

or…

Xylariales

Order

fa…

Xylariaceae

Family

ge…

Poronia

Genus

Compare Species

vs Dung Button

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nail Fungus?

The scientific name of Nail Fungus is Poronia punctata. It belongs to the genus Poronia.

What is the conservation status of Nail Fungus?

Nail Fungus (Poronia punctata) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Nail Fungus live?

Nail Fungus is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Nail Fungus belong to?

Nail Fungus (Poronia punctata) belongs to the genus Poronia, which is part of the taxonomic family Xylariaceae.

What kingdom does Nail Fungus belong to?

Nail Fungus (Poronia punctata) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Nail Fungus?

The closest relatives of Nail Fungus in the genus Poronia include Dung Button.