Crow Pinkgill
Entoloma corvinum
The Crow Pinkgill (Entoloma corvinum) is a distinctive mushroom species characterized by its dark cap and pink-tinged gills that develop as spores mature. This saprotrophic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in forest ecosystems by decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the soil, while also forming important relationships with soil microorganisms.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Agaricales
Family
Entolomataceae
Genus
Entoloma
Crow Pinkgill belongs to the family Entolomataceae, order Agaricales, within the Agaricomycetes class.
Species Profile
The Crow Pinkgill (Entoloma corvinum) is a distinctive mushroom species characterized by its dark cap and pink-tinged gills that develop as spores mature. This saprotrophic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in forest ecosystems by decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the soil, while also forming important relationships with soil microorganisms.
Crow Pinkgill faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable woodland environments due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development. Climate change and pollution are altering the delicate ecological conditions required for this fungal species to thrive, while overcollection in some regions further pressures vulnerable populations.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Crow Pinkgill occurs in deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly in areas with rich, well-drained soils and abundant leaf litter. This saprophytic fungus is typically found in mature forest environments with established mycorrhizal networks and stable soil conditions.
Threats
Climate change impacts on forest ecosystems
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Agricultural expansion and land conversion
Environmental pollution affecting soil chemistry
Overcollection and harvesting pressure
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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). Crow Pinkgill (Entoloma corvinum). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/crow-pinkgill