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Tan Ear

Otidea alutacea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
Order
Pezizales (Pezizales)
Family
Otideaceae
Genus
Otidea
Species
Otidea alutacea (Tan Ear)

Names in Other Languages

German Eingeschnittener Oehrling

Similar Species in Otidea

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Hare'S Ear
Otidea onotica
Vulnerable
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Veined Ear
Otidea phlebophora
Not Evaluated
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Otidea leporina
Endangered
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Otidea propinquata
Data Deficient
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Otidea mirabilis
Data Deficient
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Otidea nannfeldtii
Not Evaluated
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Toad's Ear
Otidea bufonia
Least Concern
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Big Ears
Otidea apophysata
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tan Ear?
The scientific name of Tan Ear is Otidea alutacea. It belongs to the genus Otidea.
What is the conservation status of Tan Ear?
Tan Ear (Otidea alutacea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tan Ear live?
Tan Ear is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Tan Ear belong to?
Tan Ear (Otidea alutacea) belongs to the genus Otidea, which is part of the taxonomic family Otideaceae.
Is Tan Ear endangered?
No, Tan Ear (Otidea alutacea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Tan Ear belong to?
Tan Ear (Otidea alutacea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Tan Ear?
The closest relatives of Tan Ear in the genus Otidea include Hare'S Ear, Veined Ear, , , .

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Otidea — 11 Species

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Hare'S Ear
Otidea onotica
VU 🐾
Veined Ear
Otidea phlebophora
NE
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Tan Ear
Otidea alutacea
LC
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Otidea leporina
EN 🐾
Otidea propinquata
DD 🐾
Otidea mirabilis
DD 🐾
Otidea nannfeldtii
NE 🐾
Toad's Ear
Otidea bufonia
LC 🐾
Big Ears
Otidea apophysata
NE 🐾
Brown Ear
Otidea cochleata
VU 🐾
Cupped Ear
Otidea cantharella
LC
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