Smoky Dapperling
CR

Smoky Dapperling

Leucoagaricus barssii

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Smoky Dapperling faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized woodland environments. Urban development, agricultural expansion, and forest management practices have significantly reduced suitable habitat, while the species' limited dispersal ability and specific ecological requirements make population recovery extremely difficult.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits mature deciduous and mixed woodlands with rich, well-developed soil layers and abundant leaf litter. Typically found in undisturbed forest floors with specific mycorrhizal associations and optimal moisture conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Smoky Dapperling classified as Critically Endangered?
Smoky Dapperling 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. The Smoky Dapperling faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized woodland environments. Urban development, agricultural expansion, and forest management practices have significantly reduced suitable habitat, while the species' limited dispersal ability and specific ecological requirements make population recovery extremely difficult.
Where does Smoky Dapperling live?
Smoky Dapperling 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 Smoky Dapperling?
The main threats to Smoky Dapperling 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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