VU

nonnekapkluifzwam

Helvella spadicea

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Helvella spadicea faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized woodland environments, particularly through intensive forestry practices that alter soil chemistry and mycorrhizal networks essential for fungal reproduction. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and moisture regimes beyond the species' tolerance range, while increased recreational activities in forest areas lead to soil compaction and direct physical disturbance of fruiting bodies during critical reproductive periods.

Threat summary

Habitat

This distinctive cup fungus inhabits mature deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly favoring areas with rich, well-drained soils and established mycorrhizal networks. It typically fruits in late summer and autumn in forest clearings and along woodland edges where soil conditions remain stable.

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Helvelle solitaireVU

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Helvella costiferaVU

Helvella costifera

Unknown
Helvella albellaEN

Helvella albella

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is nonnekapkluifzwam classified as Vulnerable?
nonnekapkluifzwam 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. Helvella spadicea faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized woodland environments, particularly through intensive forestry practices that alter soil chemistry and mycorrhizal networks essential for fungal reproduction. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and moisture regimes beyond the species' tolerance range, while increased recreational activities in forest areas lead to soil compaction and direct physical disturbance of fruiting bodies during critical reproductive periods.
Where does nonnekapkluifzwam live?
nonnekapkluifzwam 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 nonnekapkluifzwam?
The main threats to nonnekapkluifzwam 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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