Pseudotomentella nigra
Local name: Mørkrandet frynsehinde
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pseudotomentella nigra faces significant pressure from forest fragmentation and intensive forestry practices that alter the mycorrhizal networks essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat through shifting temperature and moisture regimes that affect both the fungus and its host tree relationships. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation and changes in forest composition.
Habitat
This ectomycorrhizal fungus inhabits mature coniferous and mixed forests, forming symbiotic relationships with tree roots in nutrient-poor soils. It is typically found in old-growth forest ecosystems with well-developed organic soil layers and stable mycorrhizal networks.
Other threatened species in Thelephoraceae
Frequently asked questions
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