VU

Heller Samtritterling

Dermoloma josserandii

Unknown

Overview

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

Heller Samtritterling faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized montane forest ecosystems. The species' dependence on specific soil chemistry and mycorrhizal relationships makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in forest composition and ground-level disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may shift the altitudinal zones where this fungus can successfully establish and reproduce.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occurs in montane coniferous and mixed forests, typically at elevations between 800-1800 meters. It forms mycorrhizal associations with specific tree species and requires particular soil conditions with stable pH and organic matter content.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Heller Samtritterling classified as Vulnerable?
Heller Samtritterling 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. Heller Samtritterling faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized montane forest ecosystems. The species' dependence on specific soil chemistry and mycorrhizal relationships makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in forest composition and ground-level disturbances. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may shift the altitudinal zones where this fungus can successfully establish and reproduce.
Where does Heller Samtritterling live?
Heller Samtritterling 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 Heller Samtritterling?
The main threats to Heller Samtritterling 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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