VU

Russule grise des peupliers

Russula sublevispora

Unknown

Overview

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

Russula sublevispora faces significant pressure from the widespread decline of mature poplar forests across its European range. Urban development and intensive forestry practices have fragmented its specialized habitat, while climate change is altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this mycorrhizal species. The fungus's dependence on specific poplar species makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in forest composition and management practices.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized fungus forms mycorrhizal associations exclusively with poplar trees (Populus species) in mature deciduous forests. It typically occurs in moist, nutrient-rich soils of riparian woodlands and established poplar groves across temperate European regions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Amethyst BrittlegillCR

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Unknown
Russule noircieCR

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Russula seperina

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Hintapink BrittlegillEN

Hintapink Brittlegill

Russula paludosa

Unknown
EN

Russule rose bonbon

Russula veternosa

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Russule grise des peupliers classified as Vulnerable?
Russule grise des peupliers 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 sublevispora faces significant pressure from the widespread decline of mature poplar forests across its European range. Urban development and intensive forestry practices have fragmented its specialized habitat, while climate change is altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this mycorrhizal species. The fungus's dependence on specific poplar species makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in forest composition and management practices.
Where does Russule grise des peupliers live?
Russule grise des peupliers 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 grise des peupliers?
The main threats to Russule grise des peupliers 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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