Hygrophorus cossus
CR

Hygrophorus cossus

Local name: Hygrophore à odeur de cossus

Unknown

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Overview

Hygrophorus cossus is a species of fungus in the genus Hygrophorus. It is known for having a white color with a brownish tinge on its fruiting body.

Hygrophorus cossus is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized old-growth forest ecosystems. The species requires very specific ecological conditions including mature trees and stable soil chemistry, making it extremely vulnerable to forest management practices and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hygrophore à odeur de cossus classified as Critically Endangered?
Hygrophore à odeur de cossus is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Hygrophorus cossus is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized old-growth forest ecosystems. The species requires very specific ecological conditions including mature trees and stable soil chemistry, making it extremely vulnerable to forest management practices and environmental changes.
Where does Hygrophore à odeur de cossus live?
Hygrophore à odeur de cossus 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 Hygrophore à odeur de cossus?
The main threats to Hygrophore à odeur de cossus 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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