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Mire Navel

Arrhenia philonotis

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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.

The Mire Navel faces severe decline due to the widespread destruction and degradation of its specialized bog and fen habitats across Europe. Drainage for agriculture, peat extraction, and urban development have eliminated many of the pristine wetland ecosystems this species requires. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and increasing temperatures, which can dry out the delicate moisture balance essential for both the fungus and its associated moss communities.

Threat summary

Habitat

Arrhenia philonotis is found exclusively in nutrient-poor, acidic bogs and fens across northern and central Europe, where it grows among Sphagnum mosses and other bog vegetation. This specialized fungus requires the unique chemical conditions and moisture levels found only in these pristine wetland ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mire Navel classified as Endangered?
Mire Navel 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 Mire Navel faces severe decline due to the widespread destruction and degradation of its specialized bog and fen habitats across Europe. Drainage for agriculture, peat extraction, and urban development have eliminated many of the pristine wetland ecosystems this species requires. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and increasing temperatures, which can dry out the delicate moisture balance essential for both the fungus and its associated moss communities.
Where does Mire Navel live?
Mire Navel 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 Mire Navel?
The main threats to Mire Navel 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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