Cortinarius striaepilus
Local name: Kegeliger Moor-Gürtelfuß
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cortinarius striaepilus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized moorland ecosystems. The species is particularly vulnerable to drainage and conversion of wetland areas for agriculture and development, which directly destroys the acidic, nutrient-poor soils it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance of its bog and heathland habitats.
Habitat
This fungus is endemic to acidic moorland and bog environments, forming mycorrhizal associations with heather and other ericaceous plants in nutrient-poor, waterlogged soils. It typically occurs in undisturbed peatland ecosystems at elevations between 200-800 meters, where it plays a crucial role in the specialized fungal communities of these fragile wetland habitats.
Other threatened species in Cortinariaceae
Frequently asked questions
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