Russule noircie
CR

Russule noircie

Russula seperina

Unknown

Photo: Photo: (c) Federico Calledda, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Federico Calledda

Overview

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

Russula seperina faces severe threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and forest fragmentation, which destroys the specific mycorrhizal relationships essential for this fungal species' survival. Climate change is altering forest conditions and disrupting the delicate ecological balance required for spore production and dispersal. Pollution and soil contamination from agricultural runoff and industrial activities further degrade the forest ecosystems this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Deciduous and mixed temperate forests, particularly those dominated by oak, beech, and birch trees where it forms essential mycorrhizal associations. 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 noircie classified as Critically Endangered?
Russule noircie 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 seperina faces severe threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and forest fragmentation, which destroys the specific mycorrhizal relationships essential for this fungal species' survival. Climate change is altering forest conditions and disrupting the delicate ecological balance required for spore production and dispersal. Pollution and soil contamination from agricultural runoff and industrial activities further degrade the forest ecosystems this species depends upon.
Where does Russule noircie live?
Russule noircie 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 noircie?
The main threats to Russule noircie 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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