VU

Inocybe splendens

Unknown

Overview

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

Inocybe splendens faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized woodland environments, particularly through changes in forest management practices that alter soil chemistry and mycorrhizal relationships. The species' dependence on specific host trees and soil conditions makes it highly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and the conversion of natural woodlands to managed plantations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture and temperature regimes required for fruiting body development.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inocybe splendens occurs in deciduous and mixed woodlands, forming mycorrhizal associations with broadleaf trees, particularly beech and oak species. The fungus requires specific soil conditions with appropriate pH levels and organic matter content, typically found in mature forest ecosystems with stable understory environments.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Inocybe splendens classified as Vulnerable?
Inocybe splendens 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. Inocybe splendens faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized woodland environments, particularly through changes in forest management practices that alter soil chemistry and mycorrhizal relationships. The species' dependence on specific host trees and soil conditions makes it highly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and the conversion of natural woodlands to managed plantations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture and temperature regimes required for fruiting body development.
Where does Inocybe splendens live?
Inocybe splendens 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 Inocybe splendens?
The main threats to Inocybe splendens 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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