VU

Elaphomyces maculatus

Local name: slät hjorttryffel

Unknown

Overview

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

Elaphomyces maculatus faces significant pressure from forest management practices that alter soil chemistry and mycorrhizal networks essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat through shifting precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect the delicate balance required for truffle formation. Habitat fragmentation from logging and development disrupts the continuous forest ecosystems this species requires for spore dispersal and host tree relationships.

Threat summary

Habitat

This hypogeous fungus inhabits mature coniferous and mixed forests, forming ectomycorrhizal associations primarily with spruce, pine, and fir trees. It develops underground fruiting bodies in well-drained, acidic forest soils with stable moisture levels and rich organic matter.

Other threatened species in Elaphomycetaceae

VU

Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces

Elaphomyces anthracinus

Unknown
VU

ungersk hjorttryffel

Elaphomyces virgatosporus

Unknown
VU

ljussporig hjorttryffel

Elaphomyces septatus

Unknown
EN

taggig hjorttryffel

Elaphomyces aculeatus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is slät hjorttryffel classified as Vulnerable?
slät hjorttryffel 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. Elaphomyces maculatus faces significant pressure from forest management practices that alter soil chemistry and mycorrhizal networks essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat through shifting precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect the delicate balance required for truffle formation. Habitat fragmentation from logging and development disrupts the continuous forest ecosystems this species requires for spore dispersal and host tree relationships.
Where does slät hjorttryffel live?
slät hjorttryffel 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 slät hjorttryffel?
The main threats to slät hjorttryffel 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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