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Moor-Muscheling

Hohenbuehelia longipes

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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 Moor-Muscheling faces severe habitat degradation from drainage and conversion of its specialized wetland environments. Agricultural intensification and peat extraction have eliminated much of the species' required boggy substrates, while climate change threatens to alter the delicate moisture regimes essential for its survival. Pollution from agricultural runoff further compromises the water quality of remaining suitable habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This fungal species inhabits specialized wetland environments, particularly boggy areas and moist moorlands with specific substrate requirements. It typically grows on decaying organic matter in waterlogged soils with high acidity levels characteristic of peat bog ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Moor-Muscheling classified as Endangered?
Moor-Muscheling 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 Moor-Muscheling faces severe habitat degradation from drainage and conversion of its specialized wetland environments. Agricultural intensification and peat extraction have eliminated much of the species' required boggy substrates, while climate change threatens to alter the delicate moisture regimes essential for its survival. Pollution from agricultural runoff further compromises the water quality of remaining suitable habitats.
Where does Moor-Muscheling live?
Moor-Muscheling 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 Moor-Muscheling?
The main threats to Moor-Muscheling 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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