Helvella albella
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Helvella albella

Local name: puistomörsky

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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.

Helvella albella faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat degradation from urban development and intensive forestry practices that alter soil chemistry and mycorrhizal networks essential for this fungus. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting temperature and moisture regimes beyond the species' narrow ecological tolerance, while air pollution from industrial activities appears to disrupt spore viability and reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare cup fungus inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests, particularly favoring calcareous soils with established mycorrhizal networks. It typically grows in association with specific tree species in undisturbed woodland environments with stable moisture and temperature conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is puistomörsky classified as Endangered?
puistomörsky 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. Helvella albella faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat degradation from urban development and intensive forestry practices that alter soil chemistry and mycorrhizal networks essential for this fungus. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting temperature and moisture regimes beyond the species' narrow ecological tolerance, while air pollution from industrial activities appears to disrupt spore viability and reproductive success.
Where does puistomörsky live?
puistomörsky 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 puistomörsky?
The main threats to puistomörsky 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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