VU

Hygrophorus inocybiformis

Local name: skäggvaxskivling

Unknown

Overview

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

Hygrophorus inocybiformis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized old-growth coniferous forest ecosystems. The species' dependence on mature forest conditions and specific mycorrhizal relationships makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required for fruiting body development in its northern European range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits mature coniferous forests, particularly those dominated by spruce and pine, where it forms mycorrhizal associations with tree roots. It typically occurs in old-growth forest environments with stable moisture conditions and minimal human disturbance.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is skäggvaxskivling classified as Vulnerable?
skäggvaxskivling 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. Hygrophorus inocybiformis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized old-growth coniferous forest ecosystems. The species' dependence on mature forest conditions and specific mycorrhizal relationships makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required for fruiting body development in its northern European range.
Where does skäggvaxskivling live?
skäggvaxskivling 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 skäggvaxskivling?
The main threats to skäggvaxskivling 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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