Midden Inkcap
VU

Midden Inkcap

Coprinus sterquilinus

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Midden Inkcap faces severe habitat degradation due to intensive agricultural practices that eliminate the nutrient-rich organic waste deposits it requires for fruiting. Urban development and waste management modernization have drastically reduced traditional compost heaps and manure piles essential for this species' lifecycle. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering decomposition rates and moisture regimes in its specialized microhabitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This saprophytic fungus exclusively inhabits nutrient-rich organic substrates including compost heaps, well-rotted manure piles, and decomposing organic waste in agricultural and semi-urban environments. It requires specific moisture and nutrient conditions found in actively decomposing organic matter, particularly favoring sites with high nitrogen content.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Midden Inkcap classified as Vulnerable?
Midden Inkcap 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 Midden Inkcap faces severe habitat degradation due to intensive agricultural practices that eliminate the nutrient-rich organic waste deposits it requires for fruiting. Urban development and waste management modernization have drastically reduced traditional compost heaps and manure piles essential for this species' lifecycle. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering decomposition rates and moisture regimes in its specialized microhabitats.
Where does Midden Inkcap live?
Midden Inkcap 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 Midden Inkcap?
The main threats to Midden Inkcap 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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