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Marbled False Truffle

Elaphomyces muricatus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish trufa de ciervo
German Stachelige Hirschtrüffel

Similar Species in Elaphomyces

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Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces
Elaphomyces anthracinus
Near Threatened
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Elaphomyces maculatus
Vulnerable
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Elaphomyces virgatosporus
Endangered
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Elaphomyces leveillei
Near Threatened
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Elaphomyces asperulus
Least Concern
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Elaphomyces aculeatus
Critically Endangered
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Lemon-Yellow Elaphomyces
Elaphomyces citrinus
Not Evaluated
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False Truffle
Elaphomyces granulatus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Marbled False Truffle?
The scientific name of Marbled False Truffle is Elaphomyces muricatus. It belongs to the genus Elaphomyces.
What is the conservation status of Marbled False Truffle?
Marbled False Truffle (Elaphomyces muricatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Marbled False Truffle live?
Marbled False Truffle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Marbled False Truffle belong to?
Marbled False Truffle (Elaphomyces muricatus) belongs to the genus Elaphomyces, which is part of the taxonomic family Elaphomycetaceae.
Is Marbled False Truffle endangered?
No, Marbled False Truffle (Elaphomyces muricatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Marbled False Truffle belong to?
Marbled False Truffle (Elaphomyces muricatus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (грибы).
What are the closest relatives of Marbled False Truffle?
The closest relatives of Marbled False Truffle in the genus Elaphomyces include Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces, , , , .

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Elaphomyces — 9 Species

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Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces
Elaphomyces anthracinus
NT
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Marbled False Truffle
Elaphomyces muricatus
LC
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Elaphomyces maculatus
VU 🐾
Elaphomyces virgatosporus
EN 🐾
Elaphomyces leveillei
NT 🐾
Elaphomyces asperulus
LC 🐾
Elaphomyces aculeatus
CR 🐾
Lemon-Yellow Elaphomyces
Elaphomyces citrinus
NE 🐾
False Truffle
Elaphomyces granulatus
LC
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