Pine Bolete
CR

Pine Bolete

Boletus pinophilus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boletus_pinophilus

Overview

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

Pine Bolete faces severe threats from widespread deforestation and habitat fragmentation of its specialized coniferous forest ecosystems. Climate change is altering temperature and precipitation patterns critical for mycorrhizal relationships, while air pollution and acid rain are degrading the soil chemistry essential for fungal networks.

Threat summary

Habitat

Mature coniferous forests dominated by pine, spruce, and fir trees, typically at elevations between 500-2000m in mountainous regions. Forms essential mycorrhizal associations with conifer roots in well-drained, acidic soils with stable organic matter layers.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pine Bolete classified as Critically Endangered?
Pine Bolete 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. Pine Bolete faces severe threats from widespread deforestation and habitat fragmentation of its specialized coniferous forest ecosystems. Climate change is altering temperature and precipitation patterns critical for mycorrhizal relationships, while air pollution and acid rain are degrading the soil chemistry essential for fungal networks.
Where does Pine Bolete live?
Pine Bolete 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 Pine Bolete?
The main threats to Pine Bolete 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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