VU

rosenpuderskivling

Cystolepiota moelleri

Unknown

Overview

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

Cystolepiota moelleri faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized woodland environments, particularly through intensive forestry practices that alter soil chemistry and remove the decaying organic matter essential for its growth. Urban development and agricultural expansion have fragmented its remaining suitable habitats across Europe. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering moisture regimes and temperature patterns that this sensitive fungal species requires for successful fruiting and spore dispersal.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare fungus inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly favoring areas with rich, well-drained soils containing abundant leaf litter and decaying organic matter. It typically grows in association with mature trees, especially beech and oak forests, where it plays a crucial role in nutrient cycling within the forest ecosystem.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is rosenpuderskivling classified as Vulnerable?
rosenpuderskivling 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. Cystolepiota moelleri faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized woodland environments, particularly through intensive forestry practices that alter soil chemistry and remove the decaying organic matter essential for its growth. Urban development and agricultural expansion have fragmented its remaining suitable habitats across Europe. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering moisture regimes and temperature patterns that this sensitive fungal species requires for successful fruiting and spore dispersal.
Where does rosenpuderskivling live?
rosenpuderskivling 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 rosenpuderskivling?
The main threats to rosenpuderskivling 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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