VU

Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces

Elaphomyces anthracinus

Unknown

Overview

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

The Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces faces significant pressure from forest fragmentation and habitat degradation across its range. As a hypogeous fungus dependent on specific mycorrhizal relationships with tree roots, this species is particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest management practices that disrupt soil ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering soil moisture regimes and temperature patterns essential for its underground fruiting bodies.

Threat summary

Habitat

This hypogeous fungus inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests, forming ectomycorrhizal associations with various tree species including oaks and beeches. It produces its characteristic smooth, dark fruiting bodies in well-drained forest soils at depths of 5-15 centimeters below the surface.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces classified as Vulnerable?
Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces 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. The Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces faces significant pressure from forest fragmentation and habitat degradation across its range. As a hypogeous fungus dependent on specific mycorrhizal relationships with tree roots, this species is particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest management practices that disrupt soil ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering soil moisture regimes and temperature patterns essential for its underground fruiting bodies.
Where does Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces live?
Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces 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 Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces?
The main threats to Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces 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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