Slimy Spike
CR

Slimy Spike

Gomphidius glutinosus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gomphidius_glutinosus

Overview

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

Gomphidius glutinosus faces severe threats from widespread habitat destruction as old-growth coniferous forests are cleared for logging and development. Climate change is altering the delicate mycorrhizal relationships this species depends on with its host trees, while acid rain and atmospheric pollution degrade the forest ecosystems essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Old-growth coniferous forests, particularly those dominated by spruce, fir, and pine species where it forms mycorrhizal associations with tree roots. Typically found in acidic, nutrient-poor soils of boreal and montane forest ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Other threatened species in Gomphidiaceae

Pine Spike-capEN

Pine Spike-cap

Chroogomphus rutilus

Unknown
Larch SpikeEN

Larch Spike

Gomphidius maculatus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Slimy Spike classified as Critically Endangered?
Slimy Spike is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Gomphidius glutinosus faces severe threats from widespread habitat destruction as old-growth coniferous forests are cleared for logging and development. Climate change is altering the delicate mycorrhizal relationships this species depends on with its host trees, while acid rain and atmospheric pollution degrade the forest ecosystems essential for its survival.
Where does Slimy Spike live?
Slimy Spike 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 Slimy Spike?
The main threats to Slimy Spike 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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