What fungi live in New York?

Commonly observed fungi in New York include Turkey-tail, Dryad's Saddle, Common Greenshield Lichen, Chicken Of The Woods, Hemlock Varnish Shelf, based on recent research-grade iNaturalist observations.

Fungi of New York

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

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Naturalists have logged 174,212 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in New York. The most frequently seen is the Turkey-tail, with 14,378 recorded sightings.

Most-observed fungi in New York

Turkey-tail

Trametes versicolor

14,378 observations · iNaturalist

Dryad's Saddle

Cerioporus squamosus

11,620 observations · iNaturalist

Common Greenshield Lichen

Flavoparmelia caperata

8,185 observations · iNaturalist

Chicken Of The Woods

Laetiporus sulphureus

7,506 observations · iNaturalist

Hemlock Varnish Shelf

Ganoderma tsugae

6,524 observations · iNaturalist

Birch Polypore

Fomitopsis betulina

6,503 observations · iNaturalist

Shaggy Mane

Coprinus comatus

4,811 observations · iNaturalist

Pear-shaped Puffball

Apioperdon pyriforme

4,432 observations · iNaturalist

Eastern American Jack-o'-lantern

Omphalotus illudens

4,422 observations · iNaturalist

Crown-tipped Coral Fungus

Artomyces pyxidatus

4,421 observations · iNaturalist

Fly Agaric

Amanita muscaria

4,264 observations · iNaturalist

Splitgill Mushroom

Schizophyllum commune

4,157 observations · iNaturalist

Smooth Rock Tripe

Umbilicaria mammulata

4,115 observations · iNaturalist

Orange Mycena

Mycena leana

4,054 observations · iNaturalist

Painted Suillus

Suillus spraguei

3,743 observations · iNaturalist

Crowded Parchment

Stereum complicatum

3,585 observations · iNaturalist

Hen Of The Woods

Grifola frondosa

3,406 observations · iNaturalist

Resinous Polypore

Ischnoderma resinosum

3,327 observations · iNaturalist

Black Knot

Apiosporina morbosa

3,260 observations · iNaturalist

Berkeley's Polypore

Bondarzewia berkeleyi

3,147 observations · iNaturalist

Smokey-eyed Boulder Lichen

Porpidia albocaerulescens

3,082 observations · iNaturalist

Violet-toothed Polypore

Trichaptum biforme

2,879 observations · iNaturalist

Lumpy Bracket

Trametes gibbosa

2,846 observations · iNaturalist

Tinder Polypore

Fomes excavatus

2,712 observations · iNaturalist

Giant Puffball

Calvatia gigantea

2,704 observations · iNaturalist

Northern Red Belt

Fomitopsis mounceae

2,543 observations · iNaturalist

Cedar-apple Rust

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

2,386 observations · iNaturalist

Black-staining Polypore

Meripilus sumstinei

2,328 observations · iNaturalist

Late Oyster

Sarcomyxa serotina

2,293 observations · iNaturalist

Candleflame Lichen

Candelaria concolor

2,242 observations · iNaturalist

Viscid Violet Cort

Cortinarius iodes

2,226 observations · iNaturalist

Bear's Head Tooth

Hericium americanum

2,193 observations · iNaturalist

Black Tar Spot

Rhytisma acerinum

2,180 observations · iNaturalist

Luminescent Panellus

Panellus stipticus

2,120 observations · iNaturalist

Ravenel's Stinkhorn

Phallus ravenelii

2,084 observations · iNaturalist

Common Puffball

Lycoperdon perlatum

2,026 observations · iNaturalist

Thin-walled Maze Polypore

Daedaleopsis confragosa

1,980 observations · iNaturalist

Lobster Mushroom

Hypomyces lactifluorum

1,976 observations · iNaturalist

White-pored Chicken Of The Woods

Laetiporus cincinnatus

1,942 observations · iNaturalist

American Amber Jelly Fungus

Exidia crenata

1,917 observations · iNaturalist

Orange Jelly Spot

Dacrymyces chrysospermus

1,912 observations · iNaturalist

Trembling Crust

Merulius tremellosus

1,835 observations · iNaturalist

Stinking Orange Oyster

Phyllotopsis nidulans

1,811 observations · iNaturalist

Gilled Polypore

Trametes betulina

1,800 observations · iNaturalist

Northern Cinnabar Polypore

Trametes cinnabarina

1,789 observations · iNaturalist

Phaeolus hispidoides

1,776 observations · iNaturalist

Chicken Fat Mushroom

Suillus americanus

1,730 observations · iNaturalist

Eastern American Platterful Mushroom

Megacollybia rodmanii

1,684 observations · iNaturalist

Northern Tooth

Climacodon septentrionalis

1,682 observations · iNaturalist

Golden Spindles

Clavulinopsis fusiformis

1,674 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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