Chamonixia caespitosa
Local name: Blaunuß
Chamonixia caespitosa is a species of secotioid fungus in the family Boletaceae. It was described as new to science in 1899 by French mycologist Léon Louis Rolland.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Boletales
Family
Boletaceae
Genus
Chamonixia
Chamonixia caespitosa belongs to the family Boletaceae, order Boletales, within the Agaricomycetes class.
Species Profile
Chamonixia caespitosa is a species of secotioid fungus in the family Boletaceae. It was described as new to science in 1899 by French mycologist Léon Louis Rolland.
Chamonixia caespitosa faces significant threats from habitat degradation and climate change affecting its specialized mycorrhizal relationships with host trees. The species' limited distribution and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and forest disturbance.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This hypogeous fungus occurs in coniferous and mixed forests, forming ectomycorrhizal associations with tree roots in well-drained, acidic soils. It is typically found in montane forest ecosystems at moderate to high elevations.
Threats
Climate change altering soil conditions
Habitat loss and forest fragmentation
Changes in forest composition
Disruption of mycorrhizal host relationships
Soil compaction from human activities
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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). Chamonixia caespitosa (Chamonixia caespitosa). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/blaunu