Roodvlokkige paarssteelgordijnzwam
Cortinarius rubrovioleipes
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cortinarius rubrovioleipes faces severe decline due to the destruction and fragmentation of old-growth coniferous forests, particularly those dominated by spruce and fir species that provide the specific mycorrhizal partnerships this fungus requires. Intensive forestry practices, including clear-cutting and conversion to monoculture plantations, have eliminated much of the mature forest habitat essential for this species' survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate soil chemistry and moisture conditions that support both the fungus and its host tree relationships.
Habitat
This rare cortinarius species inhabits mature coniferous forests, particularly those with well-established spruce and fir trees where it forms essential mycorrhizal relationships. It requires undisturbed forest floors with specific soil pH conditions and organic matter composition typical of old-growth ecosystems.
Other threatened species in Cortinariaceae
Frequently asked questions
Why is Roodvlokkige paarssteelgordijnzwam classified as Endangered?
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