VU

Stump Pinkgill

Entoloma euchroum

Unknown

Overview

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

The Stump Pinkgill faces severe decline due to the widespread loss of old-growth deciduous forests across its European range. This saprobic fungus depends on large, decaying hardwood stumps and fallen logs, particularly from ancient beech and oak trees that are increasingly rare in managed landscapes. Intensive forestry practices that remove dead wood and convert natural forests to monoculture plantations have eliminated much of its specialized microhabitat. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering forest composition and accelerating decomposition rates of the woody substrates essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Stump Pinkgill inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests, growing as a saprobe on decaying hardwood stumps, fallen logs, and buried wood debris. It shows particular preference for old-growth beech and oak forests where large woody substrates persist for extended periods.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Stump Pinkgill classified as Vulnerable?
Stump Pinkgill 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 Stump Pinkgill faces severe decline due to the widespread loss of old-growth deciduous forests across its European range. This saprobic fungus depends on large, decaying hardwood stumps and fallen logs, particularly from ancient beech and oak trees that are increasingly rare in managed landscapes. Intensive forestry practices that remove dead wood and convert natural forests to monoculture plantations have eliminated much of its specialized microhabitat. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering forest composition and accelerating decomposition rates of the woody substrates essential for its survival.
Where does Stump Pinkgill live?
Stump Pinkgill 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 Stump Pinkgill?
The main threats to Stump Pinkgill 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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