Ash Tree Bolete
VU

Ash Tree Bolete

Boletinellus merulioides

Declining

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boletinellus_merulioides

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Boletinellus merulioides faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized woodland environments. The species' dependence on specific host trees and soil conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices and land conversion. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate ecological relationships this fungus requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, forming mycorrhizal associations with hardwood trees, particularly in mature forest ecosystems. It requires specific soil chemistry and moisture conditions typical of undisturbed woodland floors.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ash Tree Bolete classified as Vulnerable?
Ash Tree Bolete is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Boletinellus merulioides faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized woodland environments. The species' dependence on specific host trees and soil conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices and land conversion. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate ecological relationships this fungus requires for survival.
Where does Ash Tree Bolete live?
Ash Tree Bolete occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ash Tree Bolete?
The main threats to Ash Tree Bolete are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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