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Pavement Mushroom

Agaricus bitorquis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (菌界)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (担子菌門)
Class
Agaricomycetes (真正担子菌綱)
Order
Agaricales (ハラタケ目)
Family
Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus
Agaricus (Button Mushrooms)
Species
Agaricus bitorquis (Pavement Mushroom)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish agárico bianillado
German Stadt-Champignon

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Agaricus brunneolus
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Data Deficient
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Agaricus lutosus
Not Evaluated
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Agaricus macrocarpus
Not Evaluated
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Agaricus phaeolepidotus
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Agaricus pilatianus
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Agaricus benesii
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pavement Mushroom?
The scientific name of Pavement Mushroom is Agaricus bitorquis. It belongs to the genus Agaricus.
What is the conservation status of Pavement Mushroom?
Pavement Mushroom (Agaricus bitorquis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pavement Mushroom live?
Pavement Mushroom is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Pavement Mushroom belong to?
Pavement Mushroom (Agaricus bitorquis) belongs to the genus Agaricus, which is part of the taxonomic family Agaricaceae.
Is Pavement Mushroom endangered?
No, Pavement Mushroom (Agaricus bitorquis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Pavement Mushroom belong to?
Pavement Mushroom (Agaricus bitorquis) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (菌界).
What are the closest relatives of Pavement Mushroom?
The closest relatives of Pavement Mushroom in the genus Agaricus include , , , , .

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Agaricus — 20 Species

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Agaricus benesii
DD 🍄
Agaricus brunneolus
DD 🍄
Agaricus depauperatus
DD 🍄
Agaricus fuscofibrillosus
LC 🍄
Agaricus lutosus
NE 🍄
Agaricus macrocarpus
NE 🍄
Agaricus phaeolepidotus
EN 🍄
Agaricus pilatianus
NE 🍄
Agaricus semotus
LC 🍄
Agaricus subperonatus
LC 🍄
Agaricus urinascens
LC 🍄
Blushing Wood Mushroom
Agaricus sylvaticus
LC 🍄
Clustered Mushroom
Agaricus cappellianus
NE 🍄
Cultivated Mushroom
Agaricus bisporus
NE 🍄
Lilac Mushroom
Agaricus porphyrizon
LC 🍄
Horse Mushroom
Agaricus arvensis
LC 🍄
Inky Mushroom
Agaricus placomyces
NE 🍄
Inky Mushroom
Agaricus moelleri
VU 🍄
Medusa Mushroom
Agaricus bohusii
DD 🍄
Ornamented Mushroom
Agaricus comtulus
LC
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