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The Prince

Agaricus augustus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Agaricaceae ›Genus: Agaricus

About

Agaricus augustus, known commonly as the prince, is a basidiomycete fungus of the genus Agaricus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of The Prince?
The scientific name of The Prince is Agaricus augustus.
What is the conservation status of The Prince?
The The Prince has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does The Prince belong to?
The Prince belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does The Prince belong to?
The Prince belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does The Prince belong to?
The Prince belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does The Prince belong to?
The Prince belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does The Prince belong to?
The Prince belongs to the family Agaricaceae.
What genus does The Prince belong to?
The Prince belongs to the genus Agaricus.

In the News

Saudi parrotfish festival stretches scientific & traditional ecological knowledge (commentary)

“Al Dhiwaini!” HRH the Prince of Jazan called in the traditional way that spurred hundreds of people to sprint toward the water, carrying around nets and shouting. Standing on the shores of the Farasan Islands, I watched participants in the annual parrotfish festival pull fish from the sea en masse, with catches reaching up to […]

Mongabay · 6/18/2026