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Destroying Angel

Amanita virosa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus
Amanita (Amanitas)
Species
Amanita virosa (Destroying Angel)

Names in Other Languages

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

Native Range — 5 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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