Entoloma mougeotii
VU

Entoloma mougeotii

Local name: Schiefergrauer Rötling

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Schiefergrauer Rötling faces severe decline due to the widespread loss of nutrient-poor grasslands and traditional hay meadows across Europe. Agricultural intensification, including increased fertilizer use and conversion to intensive farming, has eliminated much of its specialized habitat. The species' dependence on specific soil conditions and traditional low-intensity management makes it particularly vulnerable to modern agricultural practices and habitat fragmentation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This fungus occurs in nutrient-poor, calcareous grasslands and traditional hay meadows, typically forming mycorrhizal associations with grasses. It requires specific soil chemistry and low-intensity management regimes that maintain the delicate balance of its grassland ecosystem.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Other threatened species in Entolomataceae

Livid Pinkgill, Livid entoloma, Livid agaric, Leaden entoloma, Lead poisonerVU

Livid Pinkgill, Livid entoloma, Livid agaric, Leaden entoloma, Lead poisoner

Entoloma sinuatum

Unknown
VU

Entoloma kervernii

Unknown
VU

Entoloma pratulense

Unknown
VU

Hairy Pinkgill

Entoloma tjallingiorum

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Schiefergrauer Rötling classified as Vulnerable?
Schiefergrauer Rötling 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. Schiefergrauer Rötling faces severe decline due to the widespread loss of nutrient-poor grasslands and traditional hay meadows across Europe. Agricultural intensification, including increased fertilizer use and conversion to intensive farming, has eliminated much of its specialized habitat. The species' dependence on specific soil conditions and traditional low-intensity management makes it particularly vulnerable to modern agricultural practices and habitat fragmentation.
Where does Schiefergrauer Rötling live?
Schiefergrauer Rötling 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 Schiefergrauer Rötling?
The main threats to Schiefergrauer Rötling 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.