Wild Mushrooms Observed at Wilpattu National Park

* Endemic
** Endemic Subspecies

Nai Bimmal (S), Stink Horns (E) Dictiophora phalloidea Desv.
Heenwaliya (S), Termite Nest Fungai (E) Termitomyces microcarpus
Common Ink Cap (E) Coprinus achnous B & Br
Una Bimmal (S), Heart Ganoderma (E) Ganoderma lucidem leyss
Boletus Sp.

The author visits Wilpattu National Park regularly and will update this website with his field notes and photographs of individual leopards as well as other species of fauna & flora observed in the park. His primary goal in launching this website is to create awareness among the general public of the fascinating bio diversity of the park and to highlight the importance of protecting it for generations to come. The author’s study of the leopards will be of importance for anyone who may be keen to identify the leopards they photograph in Wilpattu and learn more about them.

Anyone who may be interested in using the information or the photographs contained in this website for any educational, research or commercial purpose is kindly requested to contact the author and obtain his consent prior to doing so. ( Email : kithsiri@wilpattu.com )