Bluefoot Pinkgill
Entoloma catalaunicum
The Bluefoot Pinkgill (Entoloma catalaunicum) is a distinctive mushroom species characterized by its pale blue stem base and salmon-pink gills that darken with age. This saprotrophic fungus plays a crucial role in forest ecosystems by decomposing organic matter and forming mycorrhizal associations with specific tree species, 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
Bluefoot Pinkgill belongs to the family Entolomataceae, order Agaricales, within the Agaricomycetes class.
Species Profile
The Bluefoot Pinkgill (Entoloma catalaunicum) is a distinctive mushroom species characterized by its pale blue stem base and salmon-pink gills that darken with age. This saprotrophic fungus plays a crucial role in forest ecosystems by decomposing organic matter and forming mycorrhizal associations with specific tree species, contributing to nutrient cycling and soil health.
Bluefoot Pinkgill faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable forest ecosystems where it occurs. Climate change and human disturbance to its specialized habitat requirements contribute to population decline and fragmentation.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This fungal species occurs in Mediterranean oak and mixed deciduous forests, typically associated with calcareous soils and specific tree species in woodland environments. It has a restricted distribution primarily in Mediterranean forest ecosystems with particular soil chemistry requirements.
Threats
Forest fragmentation
Habitat loss and degradation
Climate change impacts
Human disturbance to forest ecosystems
Limited distribution range
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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). Bluefoot Pinkgill (Entoloma catalaunicum). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/bluefoot-pinkgill