Description of Some Macrofungi from the Niokolo-Koba National Park in Senegal

A pioneering study identifies 14 macrofungal species within the Niokolo-Koba National Park (NKNP), Senegal, marking the first taxonomic documentation of fungi in this UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve. The research, conducted through field surveys, reveals a diverse assemblage belonging to 12 genera, 7 families, and 4 orders—all within Basidiomycota. Notable species include Gymnopilus sp., Lentinus sp., and Tetrapyrgos nigripes, contributing critical baseline data for NKNP's ecological understanding. This discovery underscores the park's untapped fungal biodiversity, bridging a significant gap in its scientific characterization.

Kane, M., Gueye, M., Bâ, N., Noba, K., & Courtecuisse, R. (2020). Description of Some Macrofungi from the Niokolo-Koba National Park in Senegal. International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, 5(2), 72. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijnrem.20200502.16