Helvella costifera
VU

Helvella costifera

Local name: Grauweiße Rippen-Becherlorchel

Unknown

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Overview

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

Helvella costifera faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized woodland environments, particularly through intensive forestry practices that alter soil chemistry and mycorrhizal networks essential for fungal reproduction. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and moisture regimes beyond the species' tolerance range, while increased recreational activities in forest areas contribute to soil compaction and disturbance of fruiting sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

This distinctive cup fungus inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, typically growing on calcareous soils in association with specific tree species. It favors undisturbed forest floors with rich organic matter and established mycorrhizal networks.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Grauweiße Rippen-Becherlorchel classified as Vulnerable?
Grauweiße Rippen-Becherlorchel 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. Helvella costifera faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized woodland environments, particularly through intensive forestry practices that alter soil chemistry and mycorrhizal networks essential for fungal reproduction. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and moisture regimes beyond the species' tolerance range, while increased recreational activities in forest areas contribute to soil compaction and disturbance of fruiting sites.
Where does Grauweiße Rippen-Becherlorchel live?
Grauweiße Rippen-Becherlorchel 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 Grauweiße Rippen-Becherlorchel?
The main threats to Grauweiße Rippen-Becherlorchel 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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