Blozend staalsteeltje
Entoloma cruentatum
Blozend staalsteeltje (Entoloma cruentatum) is a distinctive mushroom species characterized by its steel-blue to grayish cap with a metallic sheen and reddish-pink spore print. This saprotrophic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in decomposing organic matter in forest ecosystems, contributing to nutrient cycling and soil health.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Agaricales
Family
Entolomataceae
Genus
Entoloma
Blozend staalsteeltje belongs to the family Entolomataceae, order Agaricales, within the Agaricomycetes class.
Species Profile
Blozend staalsteeltje (Entoloma cruentatum) is a distinctive mushroom species characterized by its steel-blue to grayish cap with a metallic sheen and reddish-pink spore print. This saprotrophic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in decomposing organic matter in forest ecosystems, contributing to nutrient cycling and soil health.
Blozend staalsteeltje faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable woodland environments due to agricultural expansion and urban development. Climate change and pollution are altering the delicate soil chemistry and moisture conditions required for this fungal species to thrive, while overcollection by foragers in some regions further pressures vulnerable populations.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species occurs in deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly beech and oak forests with rich, calcareous soils. It typically fruits in grasslands adjacent to woodland edges and in parks with mature trees, preferring areas with stable soil moisture and organic matter.
Threats
Agricultural intensification
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Climate change impacts on soil conditions
Overcollection and harvesting pressure
Pollution affecting soil chemistry
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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). Blozend staalsteeltje (Entoloma cruentatum). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/blozend-staalsteeltje