VUVulnerable
Pink Waxcap
Porpolomopsis calyptriformis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porpolomopsis_calyptriformis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionHabitat & natural process restoration
Other threatened species in HYGROPHORACEAE
Threatened in Denmark
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pink Waxcap classified as Vulnerable?
Pink Waxcap 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Pink Waxcap live?
Pink Waxcap occurs in Denmark, Norway, Ukraine, and United Kingdom. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pink Waxcap?
The main threats to Pink Waxcap are 11.1, 2.1, 9.3.4, and 9.5. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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