Russule gaie
CR

Russule gaie

Russula laeta

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Russula laeta faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and forest fragmentation, which eliminates the specific mycorrhizal relationships this fungus requires with host trees. Climate change poses additional risks by altering temperature and moisture conditions essential for fruiting body development and spore dispersal.

Threat summary

Habitat

Deciduous and mixed forests, particularly beech and oak woodlands, where it forms mycorrhizal associations with broadleaf trees. Typically found in mature forest soils with rich organic matter and stable moisture conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Russule gaie classified as Critically Endangered?
Russule gaie 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. Russula laeta faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and forest fragmentation, which eliminates the specific mycorrhizal relationships this fungus requires with host trees. Climate change poses additional risks by altering temperature and moisture conditions essential for fruiting body development and spore dispersal.
Where does Russule gaie live?
Russule gaie 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 gaie?
The main threats to Russule gaie 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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