VU

Russule bouton de rose

Russula roseicolor

Unknown

Overview

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

Russula roseicolor faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in European deciduous forests. The species' dependence on specific mycorrhizal relationships with mature hardwood trees makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and forest management practices that alter canopy composition. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and moisture regimes that affect both the fungus and its host tree partners.

Threat summary

Habitat

This mycorrhizal fungus forms symbiotic relationships with deciduous trees, particularly beech and oak, in mature European forests. It typically fruits in well-established woodland ecosystems with rich, undisturbed soil layers and stable canopy cover.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Russule bouton de rose classified as Vulnerable?
Russule bouton de rose 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. Russula roseicolor faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in European deciduous forests. The species' dependence on specific mycorrhizal relationships with mature hardwood trees makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and forest management practices that alter canopy composition. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and moisture regimes that affect both the fungus and its host tree partners.
Where does Russule bouton de rose live?
Russule bouton de rose 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 Russule bouton de rose?
The main threats to Russule bouton de rose 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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