Entoloma cocles
VU

Entoloma cocles

Local name: Buntgestreifter Glöckling

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

Overview

The Buntgestreifter Glöckling (Entoloma cocles) is a distinctive mushroom species characterized by its colorfully striped cap and bell-shaped fruiting body. This saprophytic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in decomposing organic matter in forest ecosystems, contributing to nutrient cycling and soil health.

Buntgestreifter Glöckling faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable forest ecosystems across its range. Climate change and altered precipitation patterns are affecting the delicate moisture conditions required for this fungal species to fruit and reproduce successfully.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occurs in deciduous and mixed temperate forests, particularly in areas with rich, well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels. It is typically found in association with broadleaf trees and requires specific soil chemistry conditions for optimal growth and reproduction.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Buntgestreifter Glöckling classified as Vulnerable?
Buntgestreifter Glöckling 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. Buntgestreifter Glöckling faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable forest ecosystems across its range. Climate change and altered precipitation patterns are affecting the delicate moisture conditions required for this fungal species to fruit and reproduce successfully.
Where does Buntgestreifter Glöckling live?
Buntgestreifter Glöckling 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 Buntgestreifter Glöckling?
The main threats to Buntgestreifter Glöckling 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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