VU

Russule jaunissante

Russula luteotacta

Unknown

Overview

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

Russula luteotacta faces significant pressure from forest habitat degradation and fragmentation across its European range. The species' dependence on mature deciduous and mixed forests makes it particularly vulnerable to intensive forestry practices and urban development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the mycorrhizal relationships essential for this fungus's survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occurs in mature deciduous and mixed forests, particularly those dominated by beech, oak, and birch trees where it forms mycorrhizal associations. It typically fruits in well-drained, humus-rich soils in undisturbed forest environments across temperate European regions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Other threatened species in Russulaceae

Amethyst BrittlegillCR

Amethyst Brittlegill

Russula amethystina

Unknown
Russule noircieCR

Russule noircie

Russula seperina

Unknown
Hintapink BrittlegillEN

Hintapink Brittlegill

Russula paludosa

Unknown
EN

Russule rose bonbon

Russula veternosa

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Russule jaunissante classified as Vulnerable?
Russule jaunissante 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 luteotacta faces significant pressure from forest habitat degradation and fragmentation across its European range. The species' dependence on mature deciduous and mixed forests makes it particularly vulnerable to intensive forestry practices and urban development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the mycorrhizal relationships essential for this fungus's survival and reproduction.
Where does Russule jaunissante live?
Russule jaunissante 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 jaunissante?
The main threats to Russule jaunissante 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.