Cortinarius bulbopodius
Local name: knölfotad bananspindling
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cortinarius bulbopodius faces significant pressure from forest fragmentation and intensive forestry practices that disrupt the complex mycorrhizal relationships essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering soil moisture regimes and temperature patterns in its specialized coniferous forest habitats. The species' dependence on specific host trees and soil conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation and changes in forest management practices.
Habitat
This species inhabits mature coniferous forests, particularly those dominated by spruce and pine, where it forms mycorrhizal associations with tree roots. It typically occurs in acidic, well-drained soils with rich organic matter layers in northern European forest ecosystems.
Other threatened species in Cortinariaceae
Frequently asked questions
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