Shiner Milkcap
CR

Shiner Milkcap

Lactarius uvidus

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 Shiner Milkcap faces severe threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and forest fragmentation, which destroys the specific mycorrhizal relationships essential for its survival. Climate change is altering forest conditions and disrupting the delicate ecological balance required for this fungus to fruit and reproduce. Conservation status may vary by region or assessment authority, but declining populations reflect the vulnerability of specialized forest fungi to environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Deciduous and mixed forests, particularly those dominated by birch and other hardwood species, where it forms mycorrhizal associations with tree roots. The species typically occurs in moist, nutrient-rich forest soils and woodland edges in temperate regions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Shiner Milkcap classified as Critically Endangered?
Shiner Milkcap 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 Shiner Milkcap faces severe threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and forest fragmentation, which destroys the specific mycorrhizal relationships essential for its survival. Climate change is altering forest conditions and disrupting the delicate ecological balance required for this fungus to fruit and reproduce. Conservation status may vary by region or assessment authority, but declining populations reflect the vulnerability of specialized forest fungi to environmental changes.
Where does Shiner Milkcap live?
Shiner Milkcap 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 Shiner Milkcap?
The main threats to Shiner Milkcap 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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