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Turkey-Tail

Trametes versicolor

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Polyporales (Polyporales)
Family
Polyporaceae
Genus
Trametes
Species
Trametes versicolor (Turkey-Tail)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Yesquero delores

Similar Species in Trametes

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Fragrant Bracket
Trametes suaveolens
Endangered
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Lumpy Bracket
Trametes gibbosa
Least Concern
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Northern Cinnabar Polypore
Trametes cinnabarina
Least Concern
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Ochre Bracket
Trametes ochracea
Least Concern
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Hairy Bracket
Trametes hirsuta
Not Evaluated
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Trametes pubescens
Data Deficient
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White Maze Polypore
Trametes elegans
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Turkey-Tail?
The scientific name of Turkey-Tail is Trametes versicolor. It belongs to the genus Trametes.
What is the conservation status of Turkey-Tail?
Turkey-Tail (Trametes versicolor) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Turkey-Tail live?
Turkey-Tail is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Turkey-Tail belong to?
Turkey-Tail (Trametes versicolor) belongs to the genus Trametes, which is part of the taxonomic family Polyporaceae.
Is Turkey-Tail endangered?
No, Turkey-Tail (Trametes versicolor) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Turkey-Tail belong to?
Turkey-Tail (Trametes versicolor) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Turkey-Tail?
The closest relatives of Turkey-Tail in the genus Trametes include Fragrant Bracket, Lumpy Bracket, Northern Cinnabar Polypore, Ochre Bracket, Hairy Bracket.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Trametes — 8 Species

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Fragrant Bracket
Trametes suaveolens
EN 🐾
Lumpy Bracket
Trametes gibbosa
LC 🐾
Northern Cinnabar Polypore
Trametes cinnabarina
LC 🐾
Ochre Bracket
Trametes ochracea
LC 🐾
Hairy Bracket
Trametes hirsuta
NE 🐾
Trametes pubescens
DD
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Turkey-Tail
Trametes versicolor
LC
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White Maze Polypore
Trametes elegans
NE
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