Oak Woodwax
CR

Oak Woodwax

Hygrophorus nemoreus

Unknown

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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.

Oak Woodwax faces severe population declines due to widespread destruction and fragmentation of its specialized old-growth forest habitats. Climate change is altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions this mycorrhizal species requires, while pollution and habitat degradation further compromise the health of its host oak trees and forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Mature deciduous and mixed forests dominated by oak species, particularly in moist, well-drained soils of old-growth woodlands. Forms essential mycorrhizal associations with oak roots in undisturbed forest ecosystems across temperate regions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Oak Woodwax classified as Critically Endangered?
Oak Woodwax is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Oak Woodwax faces severe population declines due to widespread destruction and fragmentation of its specialized old-growth forest habitats. Climate change is altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions this mycorrhizal species requires, while pollution and habitat degradation further compromise the health of its host oak trees and forest ecosystems.
Where does Oak Woodwax live?
Oak Woodwax 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 Oak Woodwax?
The main threats to Oak Woodwax 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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