A systematic survey of online trade in the caterpillar fungus Ophiocordyceps sinensis

• Published in: Oryx Vol. 58; no. 1; pp. 29 - 37
• Main Authors: Bashyal, Reshu, Roberts, David L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press 01.01.2024
• Subjects: Caterpillar fungus; Caterpillars; Conservation; Cosmetics; Developing countries; Dietary supplements; e-commerce platform; Electronic commerce; Forests; Fungi; Harvest; Himalaya; Internet; LDCs; Natural resources; online trade; Ophiocordyceps sinensis; Overexploitation; Surveys; Timber; Trade policy; Wildlife; Wildlife conservation; Wildlife trade; yarsagumba; Bhutan; Himalaya Mountains; China; Nepal; India; wildlife trade; Caterpillar fungus; fungi; online trade; Ophiocordyceps sinensis; yarsagumba; e-commerce platform; Himalaya

Although wildlife trade has received considerable research and conservation attention, much of it has been focused on charismatic species, with taxa such as fungi receiving little or no attention despite being highly sought after. The caterpillar fungus Ophiocordyceps sinensis is highly valued as an...