Russula maculata
VU

Russula maculata

Local name: Russule maculée

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Russula maculata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to intensive forestry practices and urban development fragmenting its mycorrhizal host networks. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering soil moisture regimes and temperature patterns that affect both the fungus and its symbiotic tree partners. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices that reduce old-growth characteristics and soil organic matter.

Threat summary

Habitat

This ectomycorrhizal fungus forms symbiotic relationships with deciduous trees, particularly beech and oak, in mature temperate forests with rich, well-drained soils. It typically occurs in old-growth or semi-natural woodland environments where stable mycorrhizal networks can develop over extended periods.

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 maculée classified as Vulnerable?
Russule maculée 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 maculata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to intensive forestry practices and urban development fragmenting its mycorrhizal host networks. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering soil moisture regimes and temperature patterns that affect both the fungus and its symbiotic tree partners. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices that reduce old-growth characteristics and soil organic matter.
Where does Russule maculée live?
Russule maculée 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 maculée?
The main threats to Russule maculée 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.