Aspergillus versicolor
A microscopic and colony photo of Aspergillus versicolor.
Health Effects
The toxins produced can cause diarrhea and upset stomach. The toxin, sterigmatocystin is reported to be potential human liver carcinogen.
Growth Locations
It is commonly found in soil, hay, cotton, and dairy products. It is commonly found growing in water damaged carpet and building materials.
Potential Opportunist or Pathogen
This species is only occasionally pathogenic (26).
Potential Toxin Production
It can produce a mycotoxin sterigmatocystin and cyclopiaxonic acid (5).
Spore Size
Conidia dimensions 2 - 3.5 microns (5).
Water Activity
Mold Reference Key
| Abbreviation | Reference |
|---|---|
| Aw | Water Activity (Equilibrium relative humidity/100) |
| E | Paul Ellringer |
| MAC | McGregor Pearce - personal experience |
| NC | Neil Carlson - personal experience |
| (1-27) | Refer to Fungal Reference page |
N. Carlson 9/92; Rev. 4/93, 7/93, 9/93, 1/94, 2/94,2/95,4/95, 5/96, 7/96
