VU

Hysterangium stoloniferum

Local name: Storsporet rodtrøffel

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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.

Storsporet rodtrøffel faces significant pressure from forest management practices that alter the mycorrhizal relationships essential for its survival. The species is particularly vulnerable to clear-cutting and intensive forestry operations that disrupt the complex soil fungal networks it depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect both the fungus and its host tree relationships.

Threat summary

Habitat

This hypogeous fungus inhabits mature coniferous and mixed forests, forming essential mycorrhizal associations with tree roots in well-developed forest soils. It is typically found in undisturbed woodland areas with established fungal networks and stable soil conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Storsporet rodtrøffel classified as Vulnerable?
Storsporet rodtrøffel 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. Storsporet rodtrøffel faces significant pressure from forest management practices that alter the mycorrhizal relationships essential for its survival. The species is particularly vulnerable to clear-cutting and intensive forestry operations that disrupt the complex soil fungal networks it depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect both the fungus and its host tree relationships.
Where does Storsporet rodtrøffel live?
Storsporet rodtrøffel 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 Storsporet rodtrøffel?
The main threats to Storsporet rodtrøffel 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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