Entoloma ochromicaceum
Local name: Braunkörniger Rötling
Braunkörniger Rötling (Entoloma ochromicaceum) is a distinctive mushroom species characterized by its brownish-granular cap surface and pinkish spores that give it the common name 'rötling' (pinkgill). This saprobic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in decomposing organic matter in forest ecosystems, contributing to nutrient cycling and soil health.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Agaricales
Family
Entolomataceae
Genus
Entoloma
Entoloma ochromicaceum belongs to the family Entolomataceae, order Agaricales, within the Agaricomycetes class.
Species Profile
Braunkörniger Rötling (Entoloma ochromicaceum) is a distinctive mushroom species characterized by its brownish-granular cap surface and pinkish spores that give it the common name 'rötling' (pinkgill). This saprobic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in decomposing organic matter in forest ecosystems, contributing to nutrient cycling and soil health.
Entoloma ochromicaceum faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its specialized ecological requirements and small, fragmented populations that are highly sensitive to environmental changes.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Entoloma ochromicaceum typically inhabits deciduous and mixed forests, particularly favoring areas with rich, moist humus layers beneath oak, beech, and other broadleaf trees. The species shows a preference for undisturbed forest floors with stable microclimate conditions and minimal human disturbance.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
Entoloma ochromicaceum faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its specialized ecological requirements and small, fragmented populations that are highly sensitive to environmental changes.
Agricultural intensification and land use change
Habitat fragmentation and loss of suitable grassland ecosystems
Changes in traditional land management practices
Climate change affecting soil conditions and mycorrhizal relationships
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
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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 ochromicaceum (Entoloma ochromicaceum). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/braunkorniger-rotling