VU

keijunseitikki

Cortinarius bayeri

Unknown

Overview

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

Cortinarius bayeri faces significant pressure from forest fragmentation and logging activities that destroy its specialized mycorrhizal relationships with old-growth coniferous trees. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and moisture conditions essential for fruiting body development and spore dispersal. The species' limited distribution and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare fungus inhabits mature coniferous forests, forming essential mycorrhizal partnerships with spruce and fir trees in nutrient-poor, acidic soils. It typically fruits in undisturbed forest understories with thick moss layers and consistent moisture levels.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is keijunseitikki classified as Vulnerable?
keijunseitikki 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. Cortinarius bayeri faces significant pressure from forest fragmentation and logging activities that destroy its specialized mycorrhizal relationships with old-growth coniferous trees. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and moisture conditions essential for fruiting body development and spore dispersal. The species' limited distribution and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental disturbances.
Where does keijunseitikki live?
keijunseitikki occurs in Austria, Canada, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, and Germany (plus 5 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 keijunseitikki?
The main threats to keijunseitikki 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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