Scaly Knight
CR

Scaly Knight

Tricholoma vaccinum

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tricholoma_vaccinum

Overview

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

The Scaly Knight faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat degradation and loss of suitable forest ecosystems. Climate change is altering the delicate soil chemistry and mycorrhizal relationships essential for this fungus, while increased pollution and soil contamination further threaten remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Coniferous and mixed forests, particularly in acidic soils under spruce and pine trees where it forms mycorrhizal associations. Typically found in mature forest ecosystems with stable soil chemistry and established fungal networks.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Scaly Knight classified as Critically Endangered?
Scaly Knight 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. The Scaly Knight faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat degradation and loss of suitable forest ecosystems. Climate change is altering the delicate soil chemistry and mycorrhizal relationships essential for this fungus, while increased pollution and soil contamination further threaten remaining populations.
Where does Scaly Knight live?
Scaly Knight 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 Knight?
The main threats to Scaly Knight 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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