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Pale Oyster

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (nấm)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Pleurotaceae
Genus
Pleurotus
Species
Pleurotus pulmonarius (Pale Oyster)

Names in Other Languages

German Löffelförmiger Seitling

Similar Species in Pleurotus

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Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus ostreatus
Least Concern
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King Oyster
Pleurotus eryngii
Not Evaluated
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Pleurotus calyptratus
Vulnerable
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Veiled Oyster
Pleurotus dryinus
Least Concern
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Aspen Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus populinus
Not Evaluated
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Golden Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus citrinopileatus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pale Oyster?
The scientific name of Pale Oyster is Pleurotus pulmonarius. It belongs to the genus Pleurotus.
What is the conservation status of Pale Oyster?
Pale Oyster (Pleurotus pulmonarius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pale Oyster live?
Pale Oyster is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Pale Oyster belong to?
Pale Oyster (Pleurotus pulmonarius) belongs to the genus Pleurotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pleurotaceae.
Is Pale Oyster endangered?
No, Pale Oyster (Pleurotus pulmonarius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Pale Oyster belong to?
Pale Oyster (Pleurotus pulmonarius) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (nấm).
What are the closest relatives of Pale Oyster?
The closest relatives of Pale Oyster in the genus Pleurotus include Oyster Mushroom, King Oyster, , Veiled Oyster, Aspen Oyster Mushroom.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Pleurotus — 7 Species

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Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus ostreatus
LC
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Pale Oyster
Pleurotus pulmonarius
LC
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King Oyster
Pleurotus eryngii
NE 🐾
Pleurotus calyptratus
VU 🐾
Veiled Oyster
Pleurotus dryinus
LC 🐾
Aspen Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus populinus
NE 🐾
Golden Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus citrinopileatus
NE
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