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Entoloma melanochroum

Local name: svart rødspore

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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.

Entoloma melanochroum faces severe decline due to habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in soil chemistry and mycorrhizal relationships caused by fertilizer application and pollution. Loss of traditional grassland management practices has eliminated many suitable sites, while climate change may be altering the delicate ecological conditions this fungus requires for fruiting.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare fungus occurs in nutrient-poor grasslands, particularly old pastures and meadows with calcareous soils across Europe. It forms mycorrhizal associations with grasses and herbs in unimproved grassland ecosystems that have remained undisturbed for decades.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is svart rødspore classified as Vulnerable?
svart rødspore 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. Entoloma melanochroum faces severe decline due to habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in soil chemistry and mycorrhizal relationships caused by fertilizer application and pollution. Loss of traditional grassland management practices has eliminated many suitable sites, while climate change may be altering the delicate ecological conditions this fungus requires for fruiting.
Where does svart rødspore live?
svart rødspore 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 svart rødspore?
The main threats to svart rødspore 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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