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Fungi of Kenai Fjords National Park

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

356
recent observations
50
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50
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Naturalists have logged 356 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Kenai Fjords. The most frequently seen is the Fly Agaric, with 41 recorded sightings.

Most-observed fungi in Kenai Fjords

Fly Agaric
Amanita muscaria
41 observations · iNaturalist
Ochre-banded Conk
Fomitopsis ochracea
29 observations · iNaturalist
Tree Lungwort
Lobaria pulmonaria
22 observations · iNaturalist
Purple Spindles
Alloclavaria purpurea
22 observations · iNaturalist
Lettuce Lichen
Lobaria oregana
20 observations · iNaturalist
Conifer Chicken Of The Woods
Laetiporus conifericola
17 observations · iNaturalist
Jellied Bird's Nest Fungus
Nidula candida
14 observations · iNaturalist
Angel's Wings
Pleurocybella porrigens
11 observations · iNaturalist
Alpine Jelly Cone
Guepiniopsis alpina
11 observations · iNaturalist
Witch's Hair
Alectoria sarmentosa
10 observations · iNaturalist
Candy Lichen
Icmadophila ericetorum
9 observations · iNaturalist
Lichen Agaric
Lichenomphalia ericetorum
9 observations · iNaturalist
King Bolete
Boletus edulis
8 observations · iNaturalist
Wrinkled Thimble Morel
Verpa bohemica
7 observations · iNaturalist
Tangerine Bonnet
Atheniella aurantiidisca
7 observations · iNaturalist
Candlesnuff Fungus
Xylaria hypoxylon
6 observations · iNaturalist
Late Oyster
Sarcomyxa serotina
6 observations · iNaturalist
Membranous Pelt Lichen
Peltigera membranacea
6 observations · iNaturalist
Shaggy Mane
Coprinus comatus
5 observations · iNaturalist
Common Ink Cap
Coprinopsis atramentaria
5 observations · iNaturalist
Wrinkled Cortinarius
Cortinarius caperatus
5 observations · iNaturalist
Puccinia linkii
Puccinia linkii
5 observations · iNaturalist
Common Puffball
Lycoperdon perlatum
4 observations · iNaturalist
Coral Tooth Fungus
Hericium coralloides
4 observations · iNaturalist
Turkey-tail
Trametes versicolor
4 observations · iNaturalist
Varied Rag Lichen
Platismatia glauca
4 observations · iNaturalist
Tuckerman's Coral Lichen
Sphaerophorus tuckermanii
4 observations · iNaturalist
Sheathed Woodtuft
Kuehneromyces mutabilis
4 observations · iNaturalist
Elegant Sunburst Lichen
Rusavskia elegans
4 observations · iNaturalist
Northern Red Belt
Fomitopsis mounceae
4 observations · iNaturalist
Pear-shaped Puffball
Apioperdon pyriforme
4 observations · iNaturalist
Whiteworm Lichen
Thamnolia vermicularis
4 observations · iNaturalist
Pine Bracket
Porodaedalea pini
3 observations · iNaturalist
Green Wood Cup
Chlorociboria aeruginascens
3 observations · iNaturalist
Violet Webcap
Cortinarius violaceus
3 observations · iNaturalist
Neolentinus kauffmanii
Neolentinus kauffmanii
3 observations · iNaturalist
Scarlet Splash
Cytidia salicina
3 observations · iNaturalist
Hairy Curtain Crust
Stereum hirsutum
2 observations · iNaturalist
Mica Cap
Coprinellus micaceus
2 observations · iNaturalist
False Chanterelle
Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca
2 observations · iNaturalist
Flaky Freckle Pelt Lichen
Peltigera britannica
2 observations · iNaturalist
Shingled Hedgehog
Sarcodon imbricatus
2 observations · iNaturalist
Aspen Bolete
Leccinum insigne
2 observations · iNaturalist
Peppery Bolete
Chalciporus piperatus
2 observations · iNaturalist
Ancient Coral Lichen
Sphaerophorus venerabilis
2 observations · iNaturalist
Dripping Bonnet
Roridomyces roridus
2 observations · iNaturalist
Brown Beret Lichen
Baeomyces rufus
2 observations · iNaturalist
Redleg Jellybelly
Cudonia circinans
2 observations · iNaturalist
Chocolate Chip Lichen
Solorina crocea
2 observations · iNaturalist
Apricot Jelly
Guepinia helvelloides
2 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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