Lepiota ignivolvata
VU

Lepiota ignivolvata

Local name: Lépiote à base couleur de feu

Unknown

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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.

Lepiota ignivolvata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited Mediterranean range, where urban development and agricultural intensification continue to fragment suitable woodland areas. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to changes in soil chemistry and mycorrhizal relationships with host trees. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the delicate moisture conditions necessary for fruiting body development.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare mushroom species inhabits Mediterranean oak and pine woodlands, typically growing in well-drained calcareous soils with specific pH requirements. It forms mycorrhizal associations with native tree species and requires undisturbed forest floor conditions with appropriate leaf litter composition.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lépiote à base couleur de feu classified as Vulnerable?
Lépiote à base couleur de feu 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. Lepiota ignivolvata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited Mediterranean range, where urban development and agricultural intensification continue to fragment suitable woodland areas. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to changes in soil chemistry and mycorrhizal relationships with host trees. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the delicate moisture conditions necessary for fruiting body development.
Where does Lépiote à base couleur de feu live?
Lépiote à base couleur de feu 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 Lépiote à base couleur de feu?
The main threats to Lépiote à base couleur de feu 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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