VU

Entoloma pratulense

Unknown

Overview

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

Slåtterrödhätting faces severe decline due to the abandonment and intensification of traditional hay meadow management across Scandinavia. The species depends on nutrient-poor grasslands maintained by annual mowing, but modern agricultural practices have eliminated most suitable habitats through fertilization, conversion to intensive pasture, or complete abandonment leading to scrubland succession. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the delicate soil chemistry and moisture regimes that this specialized grassland fungus requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occurs exclusively in nutrient-poor, traditionally managed hay meadows and semi-natural grasslands across Scandinavia. It requires specific soil conditions maintained by annual late-summer mowing without fertilization, typically growing in association with grasses and herbs in calcareous or neutral soils.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Entoloma pratulense classified as Vulnerable?
Entoloma pratulense 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. Slåtterrödhätting faces severe decline due to the abandonment and intensification of traditional hay meadow management across Scandinavia. The species depends on nutrient-poor grasslands maintained by annual mowing, but modern agricultural practices have eliminated most suitable habitats through fertilization, conversion to intensive pasture, or complete abandonment leading to scrubland succession. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the delicate soil chemistry and moisture regimes that this specialized grassland fungus requires.
Where does Entoloma pratulense live?
Entoloma pratulense 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 pratulense?
The main threats to Entoloma pratulense 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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