Milky Conecap
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Milky Conecap

Conocybe apala

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

Overview

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

The Milky Conecap faces severe decline due to widespread habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. Nitrogen pollution from fertilizers fundamentally alters soil chemistry, making grassland habitats unsuitable for this delicate fungus. Climate change compounds these pressures through altered precipitation patterns that disrupt the species' moisture-dependent reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Milky Conecap inhabits nutrient-poor grasslands, particularly chalk downs, old pastures, and unimproved meadows across Europe. This saprophytic fungus requires specific soil conditions with low nitrogen levels and forms mycorrhizal associations in areas with minimal agricultural disturbance.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Milky Conecap classified as Endangered?
Milky Conecap is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Milky Conecap faces severe decline due to widespread habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. Nitrogen pollution from fertilizers fundamentally alters soil chemistry, making grassland habitats unsuitable for this delicate fungus. Climate change compounds these pressures through altered precipitation patterns that disrupt the species' moisture-dependent reproductive cycles.
Where does Milky Conecap live?
Milky Conecap 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 Milky Conecap?
The main threats to Milky Conecap 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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