Bicoloured Pinkgill
Entoloma dichroum
The Bicoloured Pinkgill is a distinctive mushroom species characterized by its cap that displays contrasting colors and pink-tinged gills that develop as spores mature. This saprotrophic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in forest ecosystems by decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the soil.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Agaricales
Family
Entolomataceae
Genus
Entoloma
Bicoloured Pinkgill belongs to the family Entolomataceae, order Agaricales, within the Agaricomycetes class.
Species Profile
The Bicoloured Pinkgill is a distinctive mushroom species characterized by its cap that displays contrasting colors and pink-tinged gills that develop as spores mature. This saprotrophic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in forest ecosystems by decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the soil. It typically forms small, scattered fruiting bodies in woodland environments during autumn months.
The Bicoloured Pinkgill faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable woodland environments due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development. Climate change and pollution are further impacting the delicate ecological conditions required for this fungal species to thrive, while overcollection in some regions may be reducing local populations.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species typically inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly in areas with rich, moist soils and abundant leaf litter. It is commonly found in association with broadleaf trees and thrives in undisturbed forest environments with stable moisture and temperature conditions.
Threats
Deforestation and land conversion
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Climate change impacts
Pollution and environmental contamination
Overcollection
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Bicoloured Pinkgill (Entoloma dichroum). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/bicoloured-pinkgill