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Common Name : Small Pore Mushrooms - Scientific Name : Microporus sp.

Wilpattu

The members of this genus belong to Polyporaceae and has a widespread distribution in the tropical regions of the world. Eleven species of this genus have been recognized so far. These mushrooms are always found on decaying logs and even on slender decaying sticks. The mature mushrooms have a thin funnel shaped caps with concentric zone patterns on the upper sides. They can be of different shapes and are connected to their wooden host by a yellow-footed stem.

In Wilpattu these mushrooms emerge during the month of December. I have observed them between Kokkare Villu and Kuruttupandi Villu.

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 )