VU

Russule odorante

Russula odorata

Unknown

Overview

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

Russula odorata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to intensive forestry practices and urban development fragmenting its preferred woodland ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering soil chemistry and moisture levels that are critical for mycorrhizal relationships with host trees. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes that disrupt the delicate balance of forest floor conditions.

Threat summary

Habitat

This distinctive mushroom species inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests, particularly favoring beech and oak woodlands with rich, well-drained soils. It forms essential mycorrhizal partnerships with tree roots and is typically found in undisturbed forest areas with stable microclimate conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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EN

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Russule odorante classified as Vulnerable?
Russule odorante 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 odorata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to intensive forestry practices and urban development fragmenting its preferred woodland ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering soil chemistry and moisture levels that are critical for mycorrhizal relationships with host trees. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes that disrupt the delicate balance of forest floor conditions.
Where does Russule odorante live?
Russule odorante 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 odorante?
The main threats to Russule odorante 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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