VU

Entoloma dysthales

Unknown

Overview

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

Entoloma dysthales faces severe decline due to habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. The species is particularly vulnerable to soil chemistry changes from fertilizer runoff and pesticide applications, which alter the delicate mycorrhizal relationships essential for its survival. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect fruiting body formation and spore dispersal.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare mushroom species inhabits nutrient-poor grasslands, heathlands, and woodland edges across temperate Europe, forming mycorrhizal associations with various herbaceous plants and shrubs. It typically fruits in late summer to autumn in areas with acidic to neutral soils that have remained relatively undisturbed by intensive land management.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Entoloma dysthales classified as Vulnerable?
Entoloma dysthales is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Entoloma dysthales faces severe decline due to habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. The species is particularly vulnerable to soil chemistry changes from fertilizer runoff and pesticide applications, which alter the delicate mycorrhizal relationships essential for its survival. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect fruiting body formation and spore dispersal.
Where does Entoloma dysthales live?
Entoloma dysthales 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 Entoloma dysthales?
The main threats to Entoloma dysthales 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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