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Fly Agaric

Amanita muscaria

Least Concern →

Diet

Decomposer

Lifespan

1 years

Length

20 cm

Weight

100 g

Trend

→ Stable

About

毒蝇鹅膏菌（Amanita muscaria）是地球上最具标志性和辨识度的真菌，在北半球寒带森林中展示出点缀白色鳞片的鲜红色菌盖。尽管外观如童话般，它含有包括蝇蕈醇和鹅膏氨酸在内的强效致幻化合物，具有中度毒性。它与桦树、松树和云杉形成关键的菌根共生关系，交换矿物质营养和碳，在寒带森林养分循环中发挥不可或缺的作用。

Fun Facts

✨ It's the mushroom depicted in Super Mario games.
✨ Vikings may have consumed it before battle.
✨ It forms symbiotic relationships with birch and pine trees.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇧🇷 Brazil

Diet & Behavior

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Decomposer

Fly Agaric is classified as decomposer, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Decomposer

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Agaricaceae (Agarics)

Genus

Amanita (Amanitas)

Species

Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric)

Similar Species in Amanita

Amanita submembranacea

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fly Agaric?

The scientific name of Fly Agaric is Amanita muscaria. It belongs to the genus Amanita.

What is the conservation status of Fly Agaric?

Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Fly Agaric live?

Fly Agaric is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Fly Agaric belong to?

Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) belongs to the genus Amanita, which is part of the taxonomic family Agaricaceae.

What does Fly Agaric eat?

Fly Agaric is decomposer. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Fly Agaric live?

Fly Agaric has an average lifespan of approximately 1 years in the wild.

Is Fly Agaric endangered?

No, Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Fly Agaric belong to?

Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (真菌界).