Entoloma porphyrogriseum
Local name: Skønfodet rødblad
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.
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.
Other threatened species in Entolomataceae
Frequently asked questions
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