Amanita nouhrae

Amanita nouhrae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Amanitaceae
Genus: Amanita
Species:
A. nouhrae
Binomial name
Amanita nouhrae
Truong, Kuhar & M.E. Sm. (2017)[2]

Amanita nouhrae is a very rare mushroom in the Amanita genus.[3]

Description

Amanita nouhrae is a truffle-like sequestrate mushroom that is whitish and is relatively small with a ruffled surface.[4]

Rarity

Amanita nouhrae is exceedingly rare, with an estimated mature population of about 600 mushrooms.[1][3]

Ecology

Amanita nouhrae is a mycorrhizal mushroom. It forms relationships with Nothofagus or more specifically N. antarctica, N. dombeyi, and N. alpina.[4]

Habitat

Amanita nouhrae can be found in Argentina and Chile or more specifically the Andean Patagonia forest.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Amanita nouhrae". IUCN RedList. 31 March 2020. Archived from the original on 2025-05-07. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  2. ^ "Record Details: Amanita nouhrae Truong, Kuhar & M.E. Sm". Index Fungorum. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
  3. ^ a b Keech, Kaylee (2023-11-15). "Discover 22 Amazing Types of Rare Mushrooms". A-Z Animals. Archived from the original on 2025-08-05. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
  4. ^ a b c "Amanita nouhrae". IUCN RedList Info. Archived from the original on 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2025-12-12.