Dyeball
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Dyeball

Pisolithus arhizus

Unknown

Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Antonio Ezquerro Antoñana, all rights reserved, uploaded by Antonio Ezquerro Antoñana

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Habitat

Dyeball typically occurs in sandy, well-drained soils of pine forests, eucalyptus woodlands, and mixed coniferous forests. The species is commonly found along forest edges, in disturbed areas with exposed soil, and in plantations where it forms extensive underground networks with tree root systems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Dyeball classified as Endangered?
Dyeball 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Dyeball live?
Dyeball occurs in Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, and Austria (plus 77 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dyeball?
The main threats to Dyeball are habitat loss and human disturbance. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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