VU

smalsporige pelargoniumgordijnzwam

Cortinarius violilamellatus

Unknown

Overview

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

Cortinarius violilamellatus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized forest ecosystems. The species' dependence on specific mycorrhizal relationships with particular tree species makes it highly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and changes in woodland management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate soil chemistry and moisture conditions required for fruiting body development.

Threat summary

Habitat

This fungus inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests, forming mycorrhizal associations with specific tree species. It requires stable forest floor conditions with particular soil chemistry and moisture levels for successful reproduction.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is smalsporige pelargoniumgordijnzwam classified as Vulnerable?
smalsporige pelargoniumgordijnzwam 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. Cortinarius violilamellatus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized forest ecosystems. The species' dependence on specific mycorrhizal relationships with particular tree species makes it highly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and changes in woodland management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate soil chemistry and moisture conditions required for fruiting body development.
Where does smalsporige pelargoniumgordijnzwam live?
smalsporige pelargoniumgordijnzwam 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 smalsporige pelargoniumgordijnzwam?
The main threats to smalsporige pelargoniumgordijnzwam 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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