VU

Entoloma kristiansenii

Unknown

Overview

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

Entoloma kristiansenii faces severe habitat degradation due to intensive agricultural practices and urban development fragmenting its specialized grassland ecosystems. The species' dependence on nutrient-poor, calcareous grasslands makes it particularly vulnerable to eutrophication from agricultural runoff and fertilizer application. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may disrupt the delicate soil chemistry required for fruiting body formation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare fungus occurs exclusively in nutrient-poor, calcareous grasslands and chalk downs, typically in areas with traditional extensive grazing management. It forms mycorrhizal associations with grasses and herbs in these specialized alkaline soil environments.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Entoloma kristiansenii classified as Vulnerable?
Entoloma kristiansenii 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. Entoloma kristiansenii faces severe habitat degradation due to intensive agricultural practices and urban development fragmenting its specialized grassland ecosystems. The species' dependence on nutrient-poor, calcareous grasslands makes it particularly vulnerable to eutrophication from agricultural runoff and fertilizer application. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may disrupt the delicate soil chemistry required for fruiting body formation.
Where does Entoloma kristiansenii live?
Entoloma kristiansenii 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 Entoloma kristiansenii?
The main threats to Entoloma kristiansenii 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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