Scaly Fibrecap
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Scaly Fibrecap

Inocybe hystrix

Unknown

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Overview

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

The Scaly Fibrecap faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited European range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering soil chemistry and moisture levels critical for mycorrhizal relationships with host trees. The species' specialized ecological requirements and slow reproductive rate make recovery particularly challenging once local populations are lost.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Scaly Fibrecap inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, forming mycorrhizal associations with broadleaf trees, particularly oak and beech species. It typically occurs in mature forest soils with specific pH and nutrient conditions, often in areas with minimal human disturbance.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Scaly Fibrecap classified as Endangered?
Scaly Fibrecap is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Scaly Fibrecap faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited European range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering soil chemistry and moisture levels critical for mycorrhizal relationships with host trees. The species' specialized ecological requirements and slow reproductive rate make recovery particularly challenging once local populations are lost.
Where does Scaly Fibrecap live?
Scaly Fibrecap 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 Scaly Fibrecap?
The main threats to Scaly Fibrecap 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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