Lentil Shanklet
VU

Lentil Shanklet

Collybia tuberosa

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collybia_tuberosa

Overview

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

The Lentil Shanklet faces significant pressure from habitat degradation as old-growth and mature forest ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and urban development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this saprophytic fungus to decompose organic matter effectively. The species' dependence on specific soil chemistry and mycorrhizal networks makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and soil contamination from agricultural runoff.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Lentil Shanklet inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, typically growing as a saprophyte on decaying organic matter in forest floor leaf litter. It favors mature forest ecosystems with stable soil conditions and established mycorrhizal networks, particularly in areas with consistent moisture levels and minimal human disturbance.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lentil Shanklet classified as Vulnerable?
Lentil Shanklet 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. The Lentil Shanklet faces significant pressure from habitat degradation as old-growth and mature forest ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and urban development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this saprophytic fungus to decompose organic matter effectively. The species' dependence on specific soil chemistry and mycorrhizal networks makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and soil contamination from agricultural runoff.
Where does Lentil Shanklet live?
Lentil Shanklet 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 Lentil Shanklet?
The main threats to Lentil Shanklet 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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