ENEndangered
Burning Brittlegill
Russula badia
Unknown
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Overview
Russula badia, also known as the burning brittlegill, is a species of mushroom in the genus Russula.
The Burning Brittlegill faces severe decline primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and land conversion in its limited range. Climate change and pollution further threaten the specific forest conditions this mycorrhizal fungus requires to survive.
Habitat
TERRESTRIAL· major
Other threatened species in Russulaceae
Frequently asked questions
Why is Burning Brittlegill classified as Endangered?
Burning Brittlegill is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Burning Brittlegill faces severe decline primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and land conversion in its limited range. Climate change and pollution further threaten the specific forest conditions this mycorrhizal fungus requires to survive.
Where does Burning Brittlegill live?
Burning Brittlegill 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 Burning Brittlegill?
The main threats to Burning Brittlegill 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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