Sunny Brittlegill
VU

Sunny Brittlegill

Russula solaris

Unknown

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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.

The Sunny Brittlegill faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to intensive forestry practices and urban development fragmenting its specialized woodland ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate soil chemistry and moisture conditions essential for mycorrhizal relationships with host trees. Pollution from agricultural runoff and atmospheric deposition further compromises the fungal networks this species depends upon for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Sunny Brittlegill inhabits mature deciduous and mixed woodlands, forming essential mycorrhizal partnerships with oak, beech, and birch trees. It requires well-drained, slightly acidic soils with stable moisture levels and minimal disturbance to maintain its complex fungal networks.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sunny Brittlegill classified as Vulnerable?
Sunny Brittlegill 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 Sunny Brittlegill faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to intensive forestry practices and urban development fragmenting its specialized woodland ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate soil chemistry and moisture conditions essential for mycorrhizal relationships with host trees. Pollution from agricultural runoff and atmospheric deposition further compromises the fungal networks this species depends upon for survival.
Where does Sunny Brittlegill live?
Sunny Brittlegill 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 Sunny Brittlegill?
The main threats to Sunny Brittlegill 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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