Entoloma viaregale
Local name: Dovrerødspore
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.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Agaricales
Family
Entolomataceae
Genus
Entoloma
Entoloma viaregale belongs to the family Entolomataceae, order Agaricales, within the Agaricomycetes class.
Species Profile
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.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
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.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
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 loss from agricultural intensification
Small population size increasing extinction risk
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Changes in land management practices
Climate change affecting suitable habitat conditions
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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). Entoloma viaregale (Entoloma viaregale). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/dovrerdspore