VU

Kleiner Scheibenbovist

Disciseda candida

Unknown

Overview

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

Disciseda candida faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. The species' specialized requirements for calcareous grasslands and sandy soils make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the delicate moisture conditions necessary for spore germination and fruiting body development.

Threat summary

Habitat

Disciseda candida inhabits open calcareous grasslands, sandy heathlands, and disturbed ground with well-drained, alkaline soils. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including partial shade and stable soil moisture levels for successful reproduction.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kleiner Scheibenbovist classified as Vulnerable?
Kleiner Scheibenbovist 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. Disciseda candida faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. The species' specialized requirements for calcareous grasslands and sandy soils make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the delicate moisture conditions necessary for spore germination and fruiting body development.
Where does Kleiner Scheibenbovist live?
Kleiner Scheibenbovist occurs in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, and Brazil (plus 30 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 Kleiner Scheibenbovist?
The main threats to Kleiner Scheibenbovist 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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