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Rosy Pinkgill

Entoloma roseum

Unknown

Overview

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

The Rosy Pinkgill faces severe decline due to habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. Nitrogen deposition from atmospheric pollution alters soil chemistry, disrupting the delicate mycorrhizal relationships essential for this species' survival. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect fruiting body formation and spore dispersal.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Rosy Pinkgill inhabits nutrient-poor grasslands, particularly chalk downs and limestone pastures across Europe. It forms mycorrhizal associations with grasses in unimproved meadows and requires specific soil pH conditions to fruit successfully.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rosy Pinkgill classified as Endangered?
Rosy Pinkgill 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. The Rosy Pinkgill faces severe decline due to habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. Nitrogen deposition from atmospheric pollution alters soil chemistry, disrupting the delicate mycorrhizal relationships essential for this species' survival. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect fruiting body formation and spore dispersal.
Where does Rosy Pinkgill live?
Rosy Pinkgill occurs in Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, and Estonia (plus 12 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rosy Pinkgill?
The main threats to Rosy Pinkgill 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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