Rotfleckender Schwindling
CR

Rotfleckender Schwindling

Rhizomarasmius undatus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhizomarasmius_undatus

Overview

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

Rhizomarasmius undatus faces severe threats from habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized forest ecosystems. The species' limited distribution and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change and altered precipitation patterns further threaten the delicate moisture conditions essential for this fungus.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occurs in moist deciduous and mixed forests, typically growing on decaying wood and organic matter in shaded understory environments. It requires specific humidity and temperature conditions found in well-preserved forest ecosystems with minimal human disturbance.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rotfleckender Schwindling classified as Critically Endangered?
Rotfleckender Schwindling is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Rhizomarasmius undatus faces severe threats from habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized forest ecosystems. The species' limited distribution and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change and altered precipitation patterns further threaten the delicate moisture conditions essential for this fungus.
Where does Rotfleckender Schwindling live?
Rotfleckender Schwindling 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 Rotfleckender Schwindling?
The main threats to Rotfleckender Schwindling 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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