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Clitopilus paxilloides

Local name: mørk mjølsopp

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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.

Clitopilus paxilloides faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized woodland environments, particularly through intensive forestry practices that alter soil chemistry and mycorrhizal networks. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and moisture regimes that this species depends on for fruiting and spore dispersal. The fungus's narrow ecological requirements and limited distribution make it especially vulnerable to local extinctions from habitat fragmentation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare fungus inhabits mature deciduous and mixed woodlands, typically growing in nutrient-rich soils with established mycorrhizal networks. It shows a preference for undisturbed forest floors with deep leaf litter and stable moisture conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is mørk mjølsopp classified as Vulnerable?
mørk mjølsopp 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. Clitopilus paxilloides faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized woodland environments, particularly through intensive forestry practices that alter soil chemistry and mycorrhizal networks. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and moisture regimes that this species depends on for fruiting and spore dispersal. The fungus's narrow ecological requirements and limited distribution make it especially vulnerable to local extinctions from habitat fragmentation.
Where does mørk mjølsopp live?
mørk mjølsopp 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 mørk mjølsopp?
The main threats to mørk mjølsopp 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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