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Obscure Domecap

Calocybe obscurissima

Unknown

Overview

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

The Obscure Domecap faces severe population decline due to the destruction of its specialized old-growth forest habitat through logging and agricultural conversion. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required for fruiting body development. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat disturbances and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Obscure Domecap is restricted to undisturbed old-growth deciduous and mixed forests with rich, well-drained soils and dense leaf litter. It typically fruits in small clearings or forest edges where filtered sunlight creates optimal moisture conditions for mycelial development.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Obscure Domecap classified as Endangered?
Obscure Domecap 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. The Obscure Domecap faces severe population decline due to the destruction of its specialized old-growth forest habitat through logging and agricultural conversion. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required for fruiting body development. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat disturbances and environmental changes.
Where does Obscure Domecap live?
Obscure Domecap occurs in Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Denmark, and Estonia (plus 16 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 Obscure Domecap?
The main threats to Obscure Domecap 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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