VU

Russule timide

Russula puellula

Unknown

Overview

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

Russula puellula 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 the delicate soil chemistry and moisture conditions essential for mycorrhizal relationships with host trees. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes that disrupt forest floor conditions.

Threat summary

Habitat

This mushroom species inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, forming mycorrhizal associations with broadleaf trees, particularly beech and oak. It typically fruits in well-drained, acidic soils with rich organic matter in mature forest environments.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Russule timide classified as Vulnerable?
Russule timide 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 puellula 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 the delicate soil chemistry and moisture conditions essential for mycorrhizal relationships with host trees. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes that disrupt forest floor conditions.
Where does Russule timide live?
Russule timide 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 timide?
The main threats to Russule timide 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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