Heaviest organism
The current heaviest organism record is 7,496 tons, held by Armillaria ostoyae (the Humongous Fungus). Last checked October 10, 2026.
7,496
tons
Armillaria ostoyae (the Humongous Fungus)
- Holder
- Armillaria ostoyae (the Humongous Fungus)
- Record
- 7,496 tons
- Metric
- 6,800 tonnes
- Exact figure
- Estimated 6,800 to 31,750 tonnes
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
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