VU

Alpova diplophloeus

Local name: Kleinsporige Schleimtrüffel

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Overview

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

Alpova diplophloeus faces significant pressure from forest fragmentation and logging activities that destroy its mycorrhizal host relationships with coniferous trees. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for fruiting body development. The species' specialized ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to habitat disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This hypogeous fungus forms ectomycorrhizal associations with coniferous trees, particularly spruce and fir species, in montane and subalpine forest ecosystems. It typically occurs in mature, undisturbed forest soils with rich organic matter and stable moisture conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Kleinsporige Schleimtrüffel classified as Vulnerable?
Kleinsporige Schleimtrüffel 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. Alpova diplophloeus faces significant pressure from forest fragmentation and logging activities that destroy its mycorrhizal host relationships with coniferous trees. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for fruiting body development. The species' specialized ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to habitat disturbance.
Where does Kleinsporige Schleimtrüffel live?
Kleinsporige Schleimtrüffel 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 Kleinsporige Schleimtrüffel?
The main threats to Kleinsporige Schleimtrüffel 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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