Psathyrella pertinax
Local name: Gran-mørkhat
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Gran-mørkhat faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its native Scandinavian forest ecosystems, where intensive forestry practices and clear-cutting operations destroy the specific microhabitat conditions this fungus requires. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations that disrupt the delicate moisture balance essential for fruiting body development. Urban expansion and recreational activities in forested areas further fragment suitable habitat patches.
Habitat
Gran-mørkhat inhabits mature coniferous and mixed forests across Scandinavia, typically growing on decaying wood substrates and forest floor debris. The species requires specific moisture conditions and stable microclimate found in undisturbed forest environments with dense canopy cover.
Other threatened species in Psathyrellaceae
Frequently asked questions
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