Fungi of Alaska
The fungi most often spotted in Alaska, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
19,516
recent observations
50
species listed
50
fungi
Naturalists have logged 19,516 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Alaska. The most frequently seen is the Fly Agaric, with 2,480 recorded sightings.
Most-observed fungi in Alaska
Fly Agaric
Amanita muscaria
2,480 observations · iNaturalist
Ochre-banded Conk
Fomitopsis ochracea
939 observations · iNaturalist
Conifer Chicken of the Woods
Laetiporus conifericola
674 observations · iNaturalist
Crinkled Snow Lichen
Flavocetraria nivalis
613 observations · iNaturalist
Candy Lichen
Icmadophila ericetorum
603 observations · iNaturalist
Northern Red Belt
Fomitopsis mounceae
586 observations · iNaturalist
Arctic Butterfingers Lichen
Dactylina arctica
574 observations · iNaturalist
Hoof Fungus
Fomes fomentarius
562 observations · iNaturalist
Tree Lungwort
Lobaria pulmonaria
548 observations · iNaturalist
Shaggy Mane
Coprinus comatus
546 observations · iNaturalist
Arctic Kidney Lichen
Nephroma arcticum
481 observations · iNaturalist
Cabbage Lung Lichen
Lobaria linita
475 observations · iNaturalist
Curled snow lichen
Flavocetraria cucullata
449 observations · iNaturalist
birch polypore
Fomitopsis betulina
448 observations · iNaturalist
Star-tipped Reindeer Lichen
Cladonia stellaris
425 observations · iNaturalist
Powdered Sunshine Lichen
Vulpicida pinastri
413 observations · iNaturalist
King Bolete
Boletus edulis
391 observations · iNaturalist
Red-juice Tooth
Hydnellum peckii
383 observations · iNaturalist
shingled hedgehog
Sarcodon imbricatus
365 observations · iNaturalist
Devil's matchstick
Pilophorus acicularis
361 observations · iNaturalist
alpine jelly cone
Guepiniopsis alpina
357 observations · iNaturalist
angel's wings
Pleurocybella porrigens
348 observations · iNaturalist
Arctic tumbleweed
Masonhalea richardsonii
339 observations · iNaturalist
Whiteworm Lichen
Thamnolia vermicularis
335 observations · iNaturalist
Purple Spindles
Alloclavaria purpurea
332 observations · iNaturalist
Yellowfoot
Craterellus tubaeformis
320 observations · iNaturalist
Yellow Lichen
Vulpicida juniperinus
315 observations · iNaturalist
Chocolate Chip Lichen
Solorina crocea
306 observations · iNaturalist
Elegant Sunburst Lichen
Rusavskia elegans
304 observations · iNaturalist
Lettuce Lichen
Lobaria oregana
302 observations · iNaturalist
spruce witch's broom rust
Chrysomyxa arctostaphyli
287 observations · iNaturalist
Coral tooth fungus
Hericium coralloides
280 observations · iNaturalist
common puffball
Lycoperdon perlatum
265 observations · iNaturalist
rosy goblet
Microstoma protractum
258 observations · iNaturalist
jellied bird's nest fungus
Nidula candida
239 observations · iNaturalist
Lichen Agaric
Lichenomphalia ericetorum
238 observations · iNaturalist
Wrinkled Cortinarius
Cortinarius caperatus
197 observations · iNaturalist
Pear-shaped Puffball
Apioperdon pyriforme
190 observations · iNaturalist
Methuselah's Beard Lichen
Usnea longissima
184 observations · iNaturalist
freckled pelt lichen
Peltigera aphthosa
180 observations · iNaturalist
Green Witch's Hair
Alectoria ochroleuca
176 observations · iNaturalist
Apricot Jelly
Guepinia helvelloides
170 observations · iNaturalist
Netted shield lichen
Parmelia sulcata
167 observations · iNaturalist
False Chanterelle
Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca
163 observations · iNaturalist
Willow Bracket
Phellinus igniarius
159 observations · iNaturalist
fan pelt lichen
Peltigera venosa
159 observations · iNaturalist
tangerine bonnet
Atheniella aurantiidisca
159 observations · iNaturalist
admirable bolete
Aureoboletus mirabilis
159 observations · iNaturalist
Witch's Hair
Alectoria sarmentosa
156 observations · iNaturalist
Rosy Oysterling
Scytinotus longinquus
156 observations · iNaturalist
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