Entoloma plebejum
Local name: Filzigfaseriger Rötling
Filzigfaseriger Rötling (Entoloma plebejum) is a small to medium-sized mushroom characterized by its fibrous, somewhat woolly cap surface and distinctive pink spores that give it the common name 'rötling' (pinkgill). This saprobic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in decomposing organic matter in woodland ecosystems, helping to cycle nutrients back into the soil.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Agaricales
Family
Entolomataceae
Genus
Entoloma
Entoloma plebejum belongs to the family Entolomataceae, order Agaricales, within the Agaricomycetes class.
Species Profile
Filzigfaseriger Rötling (Entoloma plebejum) is a small to medium-sized mushroom characterized by its fibrous, somewhat woolly cap surface and distinctive pink spores that give it the common name 'rötling' (pinkgill). This saprobic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in decomposing organic matter in woodland ecosystems, helping to cycle nutrients back into the soil.
Entoloma plebejum faces severe decline due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development, which destroys the nutrient-poor grasslands it requires. Climate change and nitrogen deposition further threaten remaining populations by altering soil chemistry and grassland composition.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Entoloma plebejum typically occurs in deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly favoring areas with rich, humus-laden soils under beech, oak, and hornbeam trees. The species shows a preference for undisturbed forest floors with consistent moisture levels and minimal human disturbance.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
Entoloma plebejum faces severe decline due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development, which destroys the nutrient-poor grasslands it requires. Climate change and nitrogen deposition further threaten remaining populations by altering soil chemistry and grassland composition.
Agricultural intensification and conversion of grasslands
Urban development and habitat fragmentation
Climate change affecting grassland ecosystems
Loss of traditional extensive grazing practices
Nitrogen deposition altering soil chemistry
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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 plebejum (Entoloma plebejum). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/filzigfaseriger-rotling