Slimy Spike
Gomphidius glutinosus
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Boletales
Family
Gomphidiaceae
Genus
Gomphidius
Slimy Spike belongs to the family Gomphidiaceae, order Boletales, within the Agaricomycetes class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
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.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
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.
Acid rain and atmospheric pollution
Climate change disrupting mycorrhizal symbiotic relationships
Deforestation and logging of old-growth coniferous forests
Forest fragmentation reducing suitable habitat
Soil degradation from industrial activities
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Slimy Spike (Gomphidius glutinosus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/slimy-spike