Fungi of New Mexico
The fungi most often spotted in New Mexico, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
3,266
recent observations
50
species listed
50
fungi
Naturalists have logged 3,266 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in New Mexico. The most frequently seen is the Fly Agaric, with 432 recorded sightings.
Most-observed fungi in New Mexico
Fly Agaric
Amanita muscaria
432 observations · iNaturalist
Schrenk's Red-Belt Conk
Fomitopsis schrenkii
228 observations · iNaturalist
brick scale
Psora crenata
133 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Inkcap
Montagnea arenaria
130 observations · iNaturalist
Ruby Porcini
Boletus rubriceps
124 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Shaggymane
Podaxis pistillaris
118 observations · iNaturalist
Conifer Mazegill
Gloeophyllum sepiarium
116 observations · iNaturalist
Spring Polypore
Lentinus arcularius
113 observations · iNaturalist
Shaggy Mane
Coprinus comatus
97 observations · iNaturalist
dune stinkhorn
Phallus hadriani
94 observations · iNaturalist
Sandy Stilt-puffball
Battarrea phalloides
83 observations · iNaturalist
Veiled Polypore
Cryptoporus volvatus
79 observations · iNaturalist
aspen bolete
Leccinum insigne
74 observations · iNaturalist
Golden Pholiota
Pholiota aurivella
69 observations · iNaturalist
Orange Jelly Spot
Dacrymyces chrysospermus
65 observations · iNaturalist
Elegant Sunburst Lichen
Rusavskia elegans
63 observations · iNaturalist
Western Giant Puffball
Calvatia booniana
59 observations · iNaturalist
Flammulina populicola
Flammulina populicola
58 observations · iNaturalist
common puffball
Lycoperdon perlatum
56 observations · iNaturalist
Green-spored Parasol
Chlorophyllum molybdites
55 observations · iNaturalist
Western Painted Suillus
Suillus lakei
55 observations · iNaturalist
Kaibab Jack
Suillus kaibabensis
55 observations · iNaturalist
black knot
Apiosporina morbosa
47 observations · iNaturalist
Aspen Bracket
Phellinus tremulae
47 observations · iNaturalist
Pseudevernia intensa
Pseudevernia intensa
45 observations · iNaturalist
lobster mushroom
Hypomyces lactifluorum
44 observations · iNaturalist
Floccularia albolanaripes
Floccularia albolanaripes
41 observations · iNaturalist
Jelly Tree Ear
Auricularia americana
41 observations · iNaturalist
Bristly Beard Lichen
Usnea hirta
39 observations · iNaturalist
Yellow-gilled Gymnopilus
Gymnopilus luteofolius
38 observations · iNaturalist
Barrow's Bolete
Boletus barrowsii
36 observations · iNaturalist
aspen oyster mushroom
Pleurotus populinus
34 observations · iNaturalist
crown-tipped coral fungus
Artomyces pyxidatus
33 observations · iNaturalist
Astraeus morganii
Astraeus morganii
33 observations · iNaturalist
Purplepore Bracket
Trichaptum abietinum
32 observations · iNaturalist
Red Tree Brain Fungus
Peniophora rufa
32 observations · iNaturalist
Blushing Scale
Psora decipiens
32 observations · iNaturalist
Gasteroid Agaricus
Agaricus deserticola
32 observations · iNaturalist
shaggy scalycap
Pholiota squarrosa
30 observations · iNaturalist
common stinkhorn
Phallus impudicus
29 observations · iNaturalist
Stinking Orange Oyster
Phyllotopsis nidulans
28 observations · iNaturalist
pale oyster
Pleurotus pulmonarius
28 observations · iNaturalist
shingled hedgehog
Sarcodon imbricatus
26 observations · iNaturalist
flowerpot parasol
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii
25 observations · iNaturalist
Common Fieldcap
Agrocybe pediades
24 observations · iNaturalist
Fan Ramalina
Ramalina sinensis
24 observations · iNaturalist
White Saddle
Helvella crispa
23 observations · iNaturalist
Rainbow Chanterelle
Cantharellus roseocanus
23 observations · iNaturalist
mica cap
Coprinellus micaceus
22 observations · iNaturalist
Mustard Flower Rust
Puccinia monoica
22 observations · iNaturalist
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