The mushrooms from the phylum Basidiomycota hold vast diversity and potential in the Indian subcontinent. India is one of the world’s most biodiverse countries, with richness in diverse organisms, flora, and fauna. The genus Amanita belonging to the family Amanitaceae includes variability in both edible and poisonous species. The species are well known for bright colors and distinct gill morphology. Though, majority have been found as highly poisonous globally. Ajmer city, located around the Aravalli hills offers suitable environmental and habitat conditions for a wide macrofungal community. Amanita ocreata Peck or the death angel, belonging to the family Amanitaceae, has been first time in India, particularly from Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University (MDS University), Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. Previous studies show the occurrence of A. ocreata Peck from the United States of America, including California, Mexico, Oregon, and Washington. The white cap, stipe with a prominent annulus, is the characteristic morphological identification of A. ocreata Peck. The microscopic features show oval to oblong spores with a white spore print. The species is found abundantly in saprophytic conditions with warm and humid conditions. The objective of the study involves a morphological and microscopic study of Amanita ocreata Peck and classifying the detailed description and specification of the species.

A. ocreata, Amanitaceae, first report, India, Rajasthan

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Ojha S, Jangid R, Pareek A. 2025. Amanita ocreata Peck (Basidiomycota: Amanitaceae): One new distribution report from India. Journal on New Biological Reports 14 (1): 40 – 44.