VU

Russule pastel

Russula subterfurcata

Unknown

Overview

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

Russula subterfurcata faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its European range, particularly in old-growth deciduous forests where it forms essential mycorrhizal partnerships. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering soil moisture regimes and temperature patterns that affect both the fungus and its host trees. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices that favor younger, monoculture plantations over diverse mature woodland ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Russula subterfurcata inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests across Europe, forming mycorrhizal associations primarily with beech, oak, and other broadleaf trees. The species requires well-established forest ecosystems with stable soil conditions and diverse understory vegetation, typically found in old-growth or semi-natural woodland environments.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Russule pastel classified as Vulnerable?
Russule pastel 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 subterfurcata faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its European range, particularly in old-growth deciduous forests where it forms essential mycorrhizal partnerships. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering soil moisture regimes and temperature patterns that affect both the fungus and its host trees. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices that favor younger, monoculture plantations over diverse mature woodland ecosystems.
Where does Russule pastel live?
Russule pastel 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 pastel?
The main threats to Russule pastel 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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