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Death Cap

Amanita phalloides

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (균계)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (담자균류)
Class
Agaricomycetes (주름버섯강)
Order
Agaricales (주름버섯목)
Family
Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus
Amanita (Amanitas)
Species
Amanita phalloides (Death Cap)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish oronja verde
German Grüner Knollenblätterpilz

Similar Species in Amanita

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Amanita franchetii
Endangered
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Amanita groenlandica
Not Evaluated
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Amanita mortenii
Not Evaluated
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Amanita regalis
Not Evaluated
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Amanita submembranacea
Least Concern
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American Abrupt-Bulbed Lepidella
Amanita abrupta
Not Evaluated
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American Amidella
Amanita volvata
Not Evaluated
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Amanita eliae
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Death Cap?
The scientific name of Death Cap is Amanita phalloides. It belongs to the genus Amanita.
What is the conservation status of Death Cap?
Death Cap (Amanita phalloides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Death Cap live?
Death Cap is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Death Cap belong to?
Death Cap (Amanita phalloides) belongs to the genus Amanita, which is part of the taxonomic family Agaricaceae.
Is Death Cap endangered?
No, Death Cap (Amanita phalloides) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Death Cap belong to?
Death Cap (Amanita phalloides) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (균계).
What are the closest relatives of Death Cap?
The closest relatives of Death Cap in the genus Amanita include , , , , .

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Amanita — 20 Species

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Amanita franchetii
EN 🍄
Amanita groenlandica
NE 🍄
Amanita mortenii
NE 🍄
Amanita regalis
NE 🍄
Amanita submembranacea
LC 🍄
American Abrupt-Bulbed Lepidella
Amanita abrupta
NE 🍄
American Amidella
Amanita volvata
NE 🍄
Barefoot Amanita
Amanita vittadinii
NE 🍄
Bearded Amanita
Amanita ovoidea
NE 🍄
Blusher
Amanita rubescens
LC 🍄
Brown American Star-Footed Amanita
Amanita brunnescens
NE 🍄
Coker'S Amanita
Amanita cokeri
NE 🍄
Coker'S Lavender Staining Amanita
Amanita lavendula
NE 🍄
Golden Threads Lepidella
Amanita canescens
NE 🍄
Amanita magnivolvata
NE 🍄
Amanita olivaceogrisea
DD 🍄
Fly Agaric
Amanita muscaria
LC 🍄
Grey Veiled Amanita
Amanita porphyria
LC 🍄
Large-scaled Amidella
Amanita lepiotoides
NT 🍄
Amanita eliae
DD
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