Family: Polyporaceae

Scientific name: Microporus affinis

Common Name: Dark-footed Tinypore

Distribution: Along the eastern side of Qld and NSW

General Information: Saprotrophic found on fallen branches. Saucer-shaped depression in the cap near the stem and short lateral stem which projects at base to form a 'foot'. Underside of cap has small, white pores.

Specimen: The Gap, Qld

Source: Fuhrer, B 2005, A Field Guide To Australian Fungi, Bloomings Books, Melbourne.