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Red-Banded Polypore

Fomitopsis pinicola

Least Concern

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).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Polyporales (Polyporales)
Family
Fomitopsidaceae
Genus
Fomitopsis
Species
Fomitopsis pinicola (Red-Banded Polypore)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cáncer derazón
German Rotrandiger Baumschwamm

Similar Species in Fomitopsis

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American Brown Fomitopsis
Fomitopsis ochracea
Not Evaluated
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Birch Polypore
Fomitopsis betulina
Least Concern
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Fomitopsis officinalis
Endangered
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Northern Red Belt
Fomitopsis mounceae
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-Banded Polypore?
The scientific name of Red-Banded Polypore is Fomitopsis pinicola. It belongs to the genus Fomitopsis.
What is the conservation status of Red-Banded Polypore?
Red-Banded Polypore (Fomitopsis pinicola) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Red-Banded Polypore live?
Red-Banded Polypore is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Red-Banded Polypore belong to?
Red-Banded Polypore (Fomitopsis pinicola) belongs to the genus Fomitopsis, which is part of the taxonomic family Fomitopsidaceae.
Is Red-Banded Polypore endangered?
No, Red-Banded Polypore (Fomitopsis pinicola) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Red-Banded Polypore belong to?
Red-Banded Polypore (Fomitopsis pinicola) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Red-Banded Polypore?
The closest relatives of Red-Banded Polypore in the genus Fomitopsis include American Brown Fomitopsis, Birch Polypore, , Northern Red Belt.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Fomitopsis — 5 Species

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American Brown Fomitopsis
Fomitopsis ochracea
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Birch Polypore
Fomitopsis betulina
LC 🐾
Fomitopsis officinalis
EN
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Red-Banded Polypore
Fomitopsis pinicola
LC
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Northern Red Belt
Fomitopsis mounceae
NE
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