Jellied Bolete
CR

Jellied Bolete

Suillus flavidus

Unknown

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Overview

Suillus flavidus is a bolete mushroom in the genus Suillus native to Europe. It is considered endangered in the Czech Republic and Switzerland. It is also considered edible, but with an unpleasant taste.

Suillus flavidus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and urban development in its limited range. The species' obligate mycorrhizal relationship with specific coniferous trees makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and changes in forest composition.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

Other threatened species in Suillaceae

Slippery White BoleteCR

Slippery White Bolete

Suillus placidus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Jellied Bolete classified as Critically Endangered?
Jellied Bolete 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. Suillus flavidus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and urban development in its limited range. The species' obligate mycorrhizal relationship with specific coniferous trees makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and changes in forest composition.
Where does Jellied Bolete live?
Jellied Bolete 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 Jellied Bolete?
The main threats to Jellied Bolete 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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