Olivbrauner Rauhkopf
Cortinarius cotoneus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cortinarius cotoneus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized old-growth coniferous forest ecosystems. The species' dependence on mature forest mycorrhizal networks makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate soil chemistry and moisture conditions required for fruiting body development.
Habitat
This rare fungus inhabits mature coniferous forests, particularly those dominated by spruce and fir species, where it forms essential mycorrhizal associations with tree roots. It requires undisturbed forest floors with specific soil pH conditions and consistent moisture levels typical of old-growth ecosystems.
Other threatened species in Cortinariaceae
Threatened in Armenia
Frequently asked questions
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