Entoloma viaregale
Local name: Dovrerødspore
Overview
Dovrerødspore (Entoloma viaregale) is a distinctive mushroom species characterized by its reddish-pink spores and robust fruiting body with a convex to flattened cap. This saprotrophic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in nutrient cycling by decomposing organic matter in its specialized habitat. The species is notable for its limited distribution and specific substrate requirements.
Entoloma viaregale faces severe decline due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its specialized ecological requirements and small population size, making it highly susceptible to environmental changes and disturbances.
Habitat
This species occurs in nutrient-rich grasslands and meadows, particularly those with calcareous soils and traditional grazing management. It typically fruits in areas with scattered shrubs or at woodland edges where organic matter accumulates.
Other threatened species in Entolomataceae
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