Bluefoot Pinkgill
VU

Bluefoot Pinkgill

Entoloma catalaunicum

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Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Nicolò Oppicelli, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nicolò Oppicelli

Overview

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.

Threat summary

Habitat

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.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bluefoot Pinkgill classified as Vulnerable?
Bluefoot 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. 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.
Where does Bluefoot Pinkgill live?
Bluefoot 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 Bluefoot Pinkgill?
The main threats to Bluefoot 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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