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Entoloma porphyrogriseum

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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.

Entoloma porphyrogriseum faces severe decline due to habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. The species' specialized mycorrhizal associations with specific grassland plants make it particularly vulnerable to changes in soil chemistry and vegetation composition. Nitrogen deposition from atmospheric pollution further threatens the oligotrophic grassland conditions this fungus requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare fungus occurs in nutrient-poor, calcareous grasslands and chalk downs, typically forming mycorrhizal associations with grasses and herbs in unimproved pastures. It requires specific soil conditions with low nitrogen levels and traditional extensive grazing management to maintain suitable habitat structure.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Entoloma porphyrogriseum classified as Endangered?
Entoloma porphyrogriseum 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. Entoloma porphyrogriseum faces severe decline due to habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. The species' specialized mycorrhizal associations with specific grassland plants make it particularly vulnerable to changes in soil chemistry and vegetation composition. Nitrogen deposition from atmospheric pollution further threatens the oligotrophic grassland conditions this fungus requires for survival.
Where does Entoloma porphyrogriseum live?
Entoloma porphyrogriseum 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 Entoloma porphyrogriseum?
The main threats to Entoloma porphyrogriseum 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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