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Riesen-Champignon

Agaricus augustus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Champignonartige)
Family
Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus
Agaricus (Button Mushrooms)
Species
Agaricus augustus (Riesen-Champignon)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish agárico augustus
German Riesen-Champignon

Similar Species in Agaricus

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Braunscheckiger Stink-Champignon
Agaricus impudicus
Least Concern
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Dünen-Champignon
Agaricus devoniensis
Endangered
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Dunkelfaseriger Champignon
Agaricus fuscofibrillosus
Least Concern
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Dünnfleischiger Anis-Champignon
Agaricus sylvicola
Least Concern
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Gefaltetberingter Karbol-Champ.
Agaricus pilatianus
Not Evaluated
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Gegürtelter Champignon
Agaricus subperonatus
Least Concern
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Großer Anis-Champignon
Agaricus macrocarpus
Not Evaluated
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Großsporiger Blutchampignon
Agaricus langei
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Riesen-Champignon?
The scientific name of Riesen-Champignon is Agaricus augustus. It belongs to the genus Agaricus.
What is the conservation status of Riesen-Champignon?
Riesen-Champignon (Agaricus augustus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Riesen-Champignon live?
Riesen-Champignon is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Riesen-Champignon belong to?
Riesen-Champignon (Agaricus augustus) belongs to the genus Agaricus, which is part of the taxonomic family Agaricaceae.
Is Riesen-Champignon endangered?
No, Riesen-Champignon (Agaricus augustus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Riesen-Champignon belong to?
Riesen-Champignon (Agaricus augustus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).
What are the closest relatives of Riesen-Champignon?
The closest relatives of Riesen-Champignon in the genus Agaricus include Braunscheckiger Stink-Champignon, Dünen-Champignon, Dunkelfaseriger Champignon, Dünnfleischiger Anis-Champignon, Gefaltetberingter Karbol-Champ..

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Agaricus — 20 Species

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Braunscheckiger Stink-Champignon
Agaricus impudicus
LC 🍄
Dünen-Champignon
Agaricus devoniensis
EN 🍄
Dunkelfaseriger Champignon
Agaricus fuscofibrillosus
LC 🍄
Dünnfleischiger Anis-Champignon
Agaricus sylvicola
LC 🍄
Gefaltetberingter Karbol-Champ.
Agaricus pilatianus
NE 🍄
Gegürtelter Champignon
Agaricus subperonatus
LC 🍄
Großer Anis-Champignon
Agaricus macrocarpus
NE 🍄
Großsporiger Blutchampignon
Agaricus langei
LC 🍄
Großsporiger Egerling
Agaricus urinascens
LC 🍄
Karbol-Champignon
Agaricus xanthodermus
LC 🍄
Perlhuhn-Egerling
Agaricus moelleri
VU 🍄
Purpurbrauner Champignon
Agaricus cupreobrunneus
VU 🍄
Rebhuhn-Champignon
Agaricus phaeolepidotus
EN
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Riesen-Champignon
Agaricus augustus
LC
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Spindelfüßiger Champignon
Agaricus bohusii
DD 🍄
Stadt-Champignon
Agaricus bitorquis
LC 🍄
Strand-Egerling
Agaricus litoralis
LC 🍄
Triften-Zwergchampignon
Agaricus comtulus
LC 🍄
Wald-Champignon
Agaricus sylvaticus
LC 🍄
Weinrötlicher Zwergchampignon
Agaricus semotus
LC
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