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Entoloma phaeocyathum

Local name: Nabelrötling

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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.

Entoloma phaeocyathum faces severe decline due to the destruction and fragmentation of its specialized grassland habitats across Europe. Agricultural intensification, including increased fertilizer use and conversion of species-rich meadows to intensive farming, has eliminated many of the nutrient-poor, calcareous grasslands this fungus requires. Urban development and abandonment of traditional low-intensity grazing practices further threaten remaining populations by altering the delicate soil chemistry and plant communities essential for this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Entoloma phaeocyathum occurs exclusively in nutrient-poor, calcareous grasslands and chalk downs across Europe, particularly favoring short-turf areas maintained by traditional low-intensity grazing. The species requires specific soil chemistry conditions and associates with particular plant communities characteristic of ancient, species-rich meadows.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nabelrötling classified as Endangered?
Nabelrötling 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. Entoloma phaeocyathum faces severe decline due to the destruction and fragmentation of its specialized grassland habitats across Europe. Agricultural intensification, including increased fertilizer use and conversion of species-rich meadows to intensive farming, has eliminated many of the nutrient-poor, calcareous grasslands this fungus requires. Urban development and abandonment of traditional low-intensity grazing practices further threaten remaining populations by altering the delicate soil chemistry and plant communities essential for this species' survival.
Where does Nabelrötling live?
Nabelrötling occurs in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, and Denmark (plus 21 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nabelrötling?
The main threats to Nabelrötling 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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