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False Truffle

Elaphomyces granulatus

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 Warzige Hirschtrüffel

Similar Species in Elaphomyces

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Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces
Elaphomyces anthracinus
Near Threatened
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Marbled False Truffle
Elaphomyces muricatus
Least Concern
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of False Truffle?
The scientific name of False Truffle is Elaphomyces granulatus. It belongs to the genus Elaphomyces.
What is the conservation status of False Truffle?
False Truffle (Elaphomyces granulatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does False Truffle live?
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 False Truffle belong to?
False Truffle (Elaphomyces granulatus) belongs to the genus Elaphomyces, which is part of the taxonomic family Elaphomycetaceae.
Is False Truffle endangered?
No, False Truffle (Elaphomyces granulatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does False Truffle belong to?
False Truffle (Elaphomyces granulatus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of False Truffle?
The closest relatives of False Truffle in the genus Elaphomyces include Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces, Marbled False Truffle, , , .

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Elaphomyces — 9 Species

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