Fungi of Carlsbad Caverns National Park
The fungi most often spotted in Carlsbad Caverns, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
22
recent observations
12
species listed
12
fungi
Naturalists have logged 22 research-grade observations across the 12 most-recorded species in Carlsbad Caverns. The most frequently seen is the brick scale, with 8 recorded sightings.
Most-observed fungi in Carlsbad Caverns
brick scale
Psora crenata
8 observations · iNaturalist
splitgill mushroom
Schizophyllum commune
3 observations · iNaturalist
Acarospora clauzadeana
Acarospora clauzadeana
2 observations · iNaturalist
Sulcate Sunhead
Heliocybe sulcata
1 observation · iNaturalist
cinder lichen
Aspicilia cinerea
1 observation · iNaturalist
Jasper Squamules
Psora tuckermanii
1 observation · iNaturalist
Desert Inkcap
Montagnea arenaria
1 observation · iNaturalist
Gyalolechia stantonii
Gyalolechia stantonii
1 observation · iNaturalist
Stonewall Rim Lichen
Protoparmeliopsis muralis
1 observation · iNaturalist
Sorghum loose kernel smut
Sporisorium cruentum
1 observation · iNaturalist
Cracked Cap Polypore
Fulvifomes robiniae
1 observation · iNaturalist
Spring Polypore
Lentinus arcularius
1 observation · iNaturalist
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