Stinking Slime Truffle

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Boletales (Boletales)

Family

Paxillaceae

Genus

Melanogaster

Species

Melanogaster ambiguus (Stinking Slime Truffle)

Names in Other Languages

German Weißgekammerte Schleimtrüffel

Similar Species in Melanogaster

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Melanogaster tuberiformis

Data Deficient

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Bath Truffle

Melanogaster broomeanus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Stinking Slime Truffle?

The scientific name of Stinking Slime Truffle is Melanogaster ambiguus. It belongs to the genus Melanogaster.

What is the conservation status of Stinking Slime Truffle?

Stinking Slime Truffle (Melanogaster ambiguus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Stinking Slime Truffle live?

Stinking Slime Truffle is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Stinking Slime Truffle belong to?

Stinking Slime Truffle (Melanogaster ambiguus) belongs to the genus Melanogaster, which is part of the taxonomic family Paxillaceae.

Is Stinking Slime Truffle endangered?

No, Stinking Slime Truffle (Melanogaster ambiguus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Stinking Slime Truffle belong to?

Stinking Slime Truffle (Melanogaster ambiguus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of Stinking Slime Truffle?

The closest relatives of Stinking Slime Truffle in the genus Melanogaster include , Bath Truffle.