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Black Pinkgill

Entoloma aethiops

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Overview

The Black Pinkgill (Entoloma aethiops) is a distinctive mushroom species characterized by its dark cap and pink-tinged gills that develop as spores mature. This saprobic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in decomposing organic matter in forest ecosystems, contributing to nutrient cycling and soil health.

Black Pinkgill faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable woodland environments due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required for this fungal species to fruit and complete its life cycle. The species' dependence on particular soil chemistry and mycorrhizal relationships makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Black Pinkgill occurs in deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly favoring areas with rich, calcareous soils and established leaf litter layers. The species is typically found in mature forest environments with stable moisture conditions and well-developed soil fungal networks.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Black Pinkgill classified as Vulnerable?
Black Pinkgill 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. Black Pinkgill faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable woodland environments due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required for this fungal species to fruit and complete its life cycle. The species' dependence on particular soil chemistry and mycorrhizal relationships makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Where does Black Pinkgill live?
Black Pinkgill occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black Pinkgill?
The main threats to Black Pinkgill 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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