Slippery White Bolete
CR

Slippery White Bolete

Suillus placidus

Unknown

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Overview

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

Suillus placidus faces severe threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and conversion of its specialized pine forest ecosystems. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect both the fungus and its mycorrhizal pine host relationships. The species' limited distribution and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Mycorrhizal associate of five-needle pine species, particularly found in montane coniferous forests and pine woodlands at elevations typically between 1,500-3,000 meters. Forms obligate symbiotic relationships with pine roots in well-drained, acidic soils of subalpine and montane ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· majorTERRESTRIAL· major

Other threatened species in Suillaceae

Jellied BoleteCR

Jellied Bolete

Suillus flavidus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Slippery White Bolete classified as Critically Endangered?
Slippery White Bolete 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. Suillus placidus faces severe threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and conversion of its specialized pine forest ecosystems. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect both the fungus and its mycorrhizal pine host relationships. The species' limited distribution and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Where does Slippery White Bolete live?
Slippery White Bolete 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 Slippery White Bolete?
The main threats to Slippery White Bolete 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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