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Fungi of Alaska

The fungi most often spotted in Alaska, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

20,080
recent observations
50
species listed
50
fungi

Naturalists have logged 20,080 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Alaska. The most frequently seen is the Fly Agaric, with 2,577 recorded sightings.

Most-observed fungi in Alaska

Fly Agaric
Amanita muscaria
2,577 observations · iNaturalist
Ochre-banded Conk
Fomitopsis ochracea
979 observations · iNaturalist
Conifer Chicken Of The Woods
Laetiporus conifericola
681 observations · iNaturalist
Crinkled Snow Lichen
Flavocetraria nivalis
628 observations · iNaturalist
Candy Lichen
Icmadophila ericetorum
613 observations · iNaturalist
Northern Red Belt
Fomitopsis mounceae
605 observations · iNaturalist
Arctic Butterfingers Lichen
Dactylina arctica
578 observations · iNaturalist
Hoof Fungus
Fomes fomentarius
576 observations · iNaturalist
Shaggy Mane
Coprinus comatus
571 observations · iNaturalist
Tree Lungwort
Lobaria pulmonaria
559 observations · iNaturalist
Arctic Kidney Lichen
Nephroma arcticum
497 observations · iNaturalist
Cabbage Lung Lichen
Lobaria linita
485 observations · iNaturalist
Birch Polypore
Fomitopsis betulina
463 observations · iNaturalist
Curled Snow Lichen
Flavocetraria cucullata
460 observations · iNaturalist
Powdered Sunshine Lichen
Vulpicida pinastri
431 observations · iNaturalist
Star-tipped Reindeer Lichen
Cladonia stellaris
428 observations · iNaturalist
King Bolete
Boletus edulis
404 observations · iNaturalist
Purple Spindles
Alloclavaria purpurea
390 observations · iNaturalist
Red-juice Tooth
Hydnellum peckii
386 observations · iNaturalist
Shingled Hedgehog
Sarcodon imbricatus
370 observations · iNaturalist
Devil's Matchstick
Pilophorus acicularis
364 observations · iNaturalist
Angel's Wings
Pleurocybella porrigens
363 observations · iNaturalist
Alpine Jelly Cone
Guepiniopsis alpina
360 observations · iNaturalist
Arctic Tumbleweed
Masonhalea richardsonii
348 observations · iNaturalist
Yellowfoot
Craterellus tubaeformis
340 observations · iNaturalist
Whiteworm Lichen
Thamnolia vermicularis
338 observations · iNaturalist
Yellow Lichen
Vulpicida juniperinus
320 observations · iNaturalist
Lettuce Lichen
Lobaria oregana
312 observations · iNaturalist
Chocolate Chip Lichen
Solorina crocea
310 observations · iNaturalist
Elegant Sunburst Lichen
Rusavskia elegans
308 observations · iNaturalist
Spruce Witch's Broom Rust
Chrysomyxa arctostaphyli
300 observations · iNaturalist
Coral Tooth Fungus
Hericium coralloides
284 observations · iNaturalist
Common Puffball
Lycoperdon perlatum
270 observations · iNaturalist
Rosy Goblet
Microstoma protractum
258 observations · iNaturalist
Jellied Bird's Nest Fungus
Nidula candida
249 observations · iNaturalist
Lichen Agaric
Lichenomphalia ericetorum
245 observations · iNaturalist
Wrinkled Cortinarius
Cortinarius caperatus
204 observations · iNaturalist
Pear-shaped Puffball
Apioperdon pyriforme
193 observations · iNaturalist
Freckled Pelt Lichen
Peltigera aphthosa
186 observations · iNaturalist
Methuselah's Beard Lichen
Usnea longissima
186 observations · iNaturalist
Green Witch's Hair
Alectoria ochroleuca
179 observations · iNaturalist
Apricot Jelly
Guepinia helvelloides
176 observations · iNaturalist
False Chanterelle
Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca
169 observations · iNaturalist
Netted Shield Lichen
Parmelia sulcata
167 observations · iNaturalist
Tangerine Bonnet
Atheniella aurantiidisca
164 observations · iNaturalist
Admirable Bolete
Aureoboletus mirabilis
163 observations · iNaturalist
Fan Pelt Lichen
Peltigera venosa
162 observations · iNaturalist
Willow Bracket
Phellinus igniarius
161 observations · iNaturalist
Common Ink Cap
Coprinopsis atramentaria
160 observations · iNaturalist
Witch's Hair
Alectoria sarmentosa
160 observations · iNaturalist

Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and may occasionally be wrong, and the ranking reflects where people record and photograph wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily rare elsewhere. Some plants and animals are only out in certain seasons. Treat this as a lively snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.

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