Hintapink Brittlegill
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Hintapink Brittlegill

Russula paludosa

Unknown

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Overview

Russula paludosa is an edible species of mushroom within the large genus Russula. It is common to Europe and North America.

The Hintapink Brittlegill faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from wetland drainage and agricultural conversion of its specialized bog and marsh ecosystems. Climate change is altering the hydrology of these sensitive wetland habitats, while pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development further degrades water quality in remaining suitable areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

R. paludosa is mycorrhizal and occurs in coniferous woodlands and in peat bogs of Europe and North America; preferably under pine trees, where it forms mycorrhizae. Locally it can be very common.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Amethyst BrittlegillCR

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EN

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Russula violaceaEN

Russula violacea

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Threatened in Austria

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Anthophore estivaleCR

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Anthophora aestivalis

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Adonis BlueVU

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hintapink Brittlegill classified as Endangered?
Hintapink Brittlegill is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Hintapink Brittlegill faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from wetland drainage and agricultural conversion of its specialized bog and marsh ecosystems. Climate change is altering the hydrology of these sensitive wetland habitats, while pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development further degrades water quality in remaining suitable areas.
Where does Hintapink Brittlegill live?
Hintapink Brittlegill occurs in Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, China, and Côte d’Ivoire (plus 31 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hintapink Brittlegill?
The main threats to Hintapink Brittlegill 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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