Silky Fibrecap
Inocybe fibrosa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
The Silky Fibrecap faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its European range. Nitrogen deposition from atmospheric pollution significantly alters soil chemistry in the deciduous woodlands where this mycorrhizal species forms essential partnerships with tree roots. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting temperature and moisture patterns that disrupt the delicate fungal-plant relationships critical for reproduction and survival.
Habitat
The Silky Fibrecap inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands across Europe, forming mycorrhizal associations primarily with beech, oak, and birch trees. This species requires mature forest soils with specific pH levels and organic matter content to support its complex underground fungal networks.
Other threatened species in Inocybaceae
Frequently asked questions
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