VU

Ockerbrauner Schirmling

Lepiota ochraceofulva

Unknown

Overview

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

Lepiota ochraceofulva faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized woodland environments. The species' dependence on specific soil conditions and mycorrhizal relationships makes it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices and soil disturbance. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture and temperature regimes required for fruiting body development.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare mushroom species inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, typically growing in humus-rich soils under beech, oak, and other broadleaf trees. It forms important mycorrhizal associations with tree roots and requires specific soil chemistry and moisture conditions for successful reproduction.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ockerbrauner Schirmling classified as Vulnerable?
Ockerbrauner Schirmling 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. Lepiota ochraceofulva faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized woodland environments. The species' dependence on specific soil conditions and mycorrhizal relationships makes it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices and soil disturbance. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture and temperature regimes required for fruiting body development.
Where does Ockerbrauner Schirmling live?
Ockerbrauner Schirmling 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 Ockerbrauner Schirmling?
The main threats to Ockerbrauner Schirmling 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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