VU

punatunkkaseitikki

Cortinarius hinnuleoarmillatus

Unknown

Overview

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

Cortinarius hinnuleoarmillatus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized boreal forest ecosystems. The species' dependence on specific mycorrhizal relationships with coniferous trees makes it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices that alter soil chemistry and fungal networks. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and moisture regimes beyond the species' ecological tolerance, while increased recreational activities in northern forests contribute to soil compaction and disturbance of fruiting sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits mature boreal and subalpine coniferous forests, forming mycorrhizal associations primarily with spruce and pine species. It typically fruits in acidic, nutrient-poor soils characteristic of northern European and Scandinavian forest ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is punatunkkaseitikki classified as Vulnerable?
punatunkkaseitikki 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. Cortinarius hinnuleoarmillatus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized boreal forest ecosystems. The species' dependence on specific mycorrhizal relationships with coniferous trees makes it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices that alter soil chemistry and fungal networks. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and moisture regimes beyond the species' ecological tolerance, while increased recreational activities in northern forests contribute to soil compaction and disturbance of fruiting sites.
Where does punatunkkaseitikki live?
punatunkkaseitikki 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 punatunkkaseitikki?
The main threats to punatunkkaseitikki 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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