Copper Brittlegill
VU

Copper Brittlegill

Russula decolorans

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russula_decolorans

Overview

Russula decolorans, commonly known as the graying russula, is a Russula mushroom found in forests. Although edible, it resembles several questionable species.

The Copper Brittlegill faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable forest ecosystems due to logging, agricultural expansion, and urban development. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the delicate soil chemistry and moisture conditions required for mycorrhizal relationships with host trees. Conservation status may vary by region or assessment authority, but declining populations reflect broader pressures on forest fungal communities.

Threat summary

Habitat

Coniferous and mixed forests, particularly in association with spruce and pine trees where it forms essential mycorrhizal relationships. Typically found in acidic soils of boreal and temperate forest ecosystems across northern regions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Russule noircieCR

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Russula seperina

Unknown
Amethyst BrittlegillCR

Amethyst Brittlegill

Russula amethystina

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Hintapink BrittlegillEN

Hintapink Brittlegill

Russula paludosa

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EN

Russule rose bonbon

Russula veternosa

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Copper Brittlegill classified as Vulnerable?
Copper Brittlegill 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. The Copper Brittlegill faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable forest ecosystems due to logging, agricultural expansion, and urban development. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the delicate soil chemistry and moisture conditions required for mycorrhizal relationships with host trees. Conservation status may vary by region or assessment authority, but declining populations reflect broader pressures on forest fungal communities.
Where does Copper Brittlegill live?
Copper 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 Copper Brittlegill?
The main threats to Copper 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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