Pinewood Gingertail
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Pinewood Gingertail

Xeromphalina campanella

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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.

The Pinewood Gingertail faces severe population decline due to widespread destruction of old-growth coniferous forests across its range. Climate change is altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions this species requires for fruiting, while acid rain and atmospheric pollution are degrading the pine substrates essential for its survival. Intensive forestry practices that remove dead wood and fallen logs eliminate the microhabitats where this fungus establishes its mycorrhizal relationships.

Threat summary

Habitat

This small mushroom species inhabits decaying coniferous wood, particularly pine logs and stumps in old-growth and mature forests. It forms dense clusters on rotting wood in cool, moist environments with stable temperature and humidity conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pinewood Gingertail classified as Endangered?
Pinewood Gingertail 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 Pinewood Gingertail faces severe population decline due to widespread destruction of old-growth coniferous forests across its range. Climate change is altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions this species requires for fruiting, while acid rain and atmospheric pollution are degrading the pine substrates essential for its survival. Intensive forestry practices that remove dead wood and fallen logs eliminate the microhabitats where this fungus establishes its mycorrhizal relationships.
Where does Pinewood Gingertail live?
Pinewood Gingertail 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 Pinewood Gingertail?
The main threats to Pinewood Gingertail 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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