Bovista cretacea
Local name: krittrøyksopp
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Bovista cretacea faces severe decline due to habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. The species' dependence on nutrient-poor grasslands makes it particularly vulnerable to nitrogen deposition from atmospheric pollution, which alters soil chemistry and favors competitive plant species. Overgrazing and abandonment of traditional low-intensity farming practices have further reduced suitable habitat quality.
Habitat
This puffball fungus inhabits nutrient-poor, calcareous grasslands and chalk downs across Europe, particularly favoring short-grass communities maintained by traditional grazing practices. It requires well-drained, alkaline soils with low nitrogen content and is typically found in semi-natural grasslands that have remained relatively undisturbed.
Other threatened species in Lycoperdaceae
Frequently asked questions
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