Dreifarbiger Krempenritterling
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Dreifarbiger Krempenritterling

Leucopaxillus compactus

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Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Christian Apschner, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Christian Apschner

Overview

Leucopaxillus compactus is a species of fungus belonging to the family Tricholomataceae.

Leucopaxillus compactus is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized calcareous grassland and woodland edge environments. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in land use, including agricultural intensification and urban development, which destroy or fragment its preferred habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dreifarbiger Krempenritterling classified as Endangered?
Dreifarbiger Krempenritterling 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. Leucopaxillus compactus is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized calcareous grassland and woodland edge environments. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in land use, including agricultural intensification and urban development, which destroy or fragment its preferred habitats.
Where does Dreifarbiger Krempenritterling live?
Dreifarbiger Krempenritterling 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 Dreifarbiger Krempenritterling?
The main threats to Dreifarbiger Krempenritterling 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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