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Psathyrella sphagnicola

Local name: Moor-Zärtling

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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.

Psathyrella sphagnicola faces severe decline due to the widespread destruction and degradation of its specialized sphagnum bog habitats across Europe. Drainage for agriculture, peat extraction, and urban development have eliminated many of the pristine wetland ecosystems this fungus requires. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and increasing temperatures, which disrupts the delicate moisture balance essential for sphagnum moss communities and their associated mycorrhizal networks.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized fungus inhabits acidic sphagnum bogs and peat wetlands, where it forms intimate associations with sphagnum moss communities. It requires the consistently moist, nutrient-poor conditions characteristic of these unique ecosystems, typically found in northern and central European lowlands.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Moor-Zärtling classified as Endangered?
Moor-Zärtling 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. Psathyrella sphagnicola faces severe decline due to the widespread destruction and degradation of its specialized sphagnum bog habitats across Europe. Drainage for agriculture, peat extraction, and urban development have eliminated many of the pristine wetland ecosystems this fungus requires. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and increasing temperatures, which disrupts the delicate moisture balance essential for sphagnum moss communities and their associated mycorrhizal networks.
Where does Moor-Zärtling live?
Moor-Zärtling 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-Zärtling?
The main threats to Moor-Zärtling 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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