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Mealy Meadowcap

Pseudotricholoma metapodium

Declining

Overview

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

Pseudotricholoma metapodium faces severe threats from habitat destruction as old-growth coniferous forests are cleared for logging and development. The species' dependence on specific mycorrhizal relationships with mature tree roots makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate soil chemistry and moisture conditions required for fruiting body formation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare fungus occurs exclusively in mature coniferous forests, particularly those dominated by spruce and fir species. It forms essential mycorrhizal associations with tree roots in undisturbed forest soils with specific pH and organic matter requirements.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mealy Meadowcap classified as Endangered?
Mealy Meadowcap 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. Pseudotricholoma metapodium faces severe threats from habitat destruction as old-growth coniferous forests are cleared for logging and development. The species' dependence on specific mycorrhizal relationships with mature tree roots makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate soil chemistry and moisture conditions required for fruiting body formation.
Where does Mealy Meadowcap live?
Mealy Meadowcap occurs in Norway, Sweden, 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 Mealy Meadowcap?
The main threats to Mealy Meadowcap 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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