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Toad's Ear

Otidea bufonia

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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

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 bufonia (Toad's Ear)

Names in Other Languages

German Kröten-Öhrling

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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Tan Ear
Otidea alutacea
Least Concern
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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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Big Ears
Otidea apophysata
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Otidea — 11 Species

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