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Sideshoot Bonnet

Mycena latifolia

Unknown

Overview

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

The Sideshoot Bonnet faces severe threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized woodland environments. Old-growth forest clearance and intensive forestry practices have eliminated much of the decaying wood substrate essential for this saprotrophic fungus. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering moisture regimes and temperature patterns critical for fruiting body development and spore dispersal.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits mature deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly favoring areas with abundant fallen logs and decaying hardwood debris. It typically fruits on rotting wood in shaded, humid forest understories with stable moisture conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sideshoot Bonnet classified as Endangered?
Sideshoot Bonnet 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 Sideshoot Bonnet faces severe threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized woodland environments. Old-growth forest clearance and intensive forestry practices have eliminated much of the decaying wood substrate essential for this saprotrophic fungus. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering moisture regimes and temperature patterns critical for fruiting body development and spore dispersal.
Where does Sideshoot Bonnet live?
Sideshoot Bonnet 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 Sideshoot Bonnet?
The main threats to Sideshoot Bonnet 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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