Entoloma neglectum
Local name: Bleg rødblad
Bleg rødblad (Entoloma neglectum) is a distinctive mushroom species characterized by its pale cap with reddish-pink gills that darken with age as spores mature. This saprotrophic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in nutrient cycling by decomposing organic matter in forest ecosystems, while also forming important relationships with soil microorganisms.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Agaricales
Family
Entolomataceae
Genus
Entoloma
Entoloma neglectum belongs to the family Entolomataceae, order Agaricales, within the Agaricomycetes class.
Species Profile
Bleg rødblad (Entoloma neglectum) is a distinctive mushroom species characterized by its pale cap with reddish-pink gills that darken with age as spores mature. This saprotrophic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in nutrient cycling by decomposing organic matter in forest ecosystems, while also forming important relationships with soil microorganisms.
Bleg rødblad faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable grassland ecosystems due to agricultural intensification and urban development. The species' specialized ecological requirements and apparent sensitivity to environmental changes make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing landscape modifications and climate-related shifts in habitat conditions.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This fungal species typically occurs in nutrient-poor grasslands, meadows, and pastures, often associated with calcareous soils and traditional extensive grazing systems. It appears to favor undisturbed or lightly managed grassland habitats with specific soil chemistry and moisture conditions.
Threats
Grassland degradation and fragmentation
Habitat loss from agricultural intensification
Changes in land management practices
Climate change impacts on habitat suitability
Urban and infrastructure development
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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). Entoloma neglectum (Entoloma neglectum). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/bleg-rdblad