Dyeball
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Dyeball

Pisolithus arhizus

Unknown

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

Overview

Pisolithus arhizus, commonly known as the dead man's foot, dyeball, pardebal, or Bohemian truffle, is a widespread earthball-like fungus.

Habitat destruction through deforestation and urban development poses significant risks to Dyeball populations by eliminating host trees essential for its survival. Climate change and altered precipitation patterns further threaten this species by disrupting the delicate soil conditions and mycorrhizal networks it depends upon.

Threat summary

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

Threatened in Albania

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
Anthophore estivaleCR

Anthophore estivale

Anthophora aestivalis

Unknown
Adonis BlueVU

Adonis Blue

Lysandra bellargus

Unknown
VU

Anthribus fasciatus

Unknown

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. Habitat destruction through deforestation and urban development poses significant risks to Dyeball populations by eliminating host trees essential for its survival. Climate change and altered precipitation patterns further threaten this species by disrupting the delicate soil conditions and mycorrhizal networks it depends upon.
Where does Dyeball live?
Dyeball occurs in Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, and Austria (plus 78 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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