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tallsvampmal

Agnathosia sandoeensis

Unknown

Overview

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

The tallsvampmal faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its limited range on the Faroe Islands. Intensive sheep grazing and agricultural conversion have reduced suitable grassland and heath habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the fungal communities this species depends on for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits coastal grasslands, heathlands, and moss-rich areas of the Faroe Islands. It requires specific microhabitat conditions with adequate moisture and fungal associations in acidic soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is tallsvampmal classified as Endangered?
tallsvampmal is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The tallsvampmal faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its limited range on the Faroe Islands. Intensive sheep grazing and agricultural conversion have reduced suitable grassland and heath habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the fungal communities this species depends on for survival.
Where does tallsvampmal live?
tallsvampmal occurs in Austria, and Sweden. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to tallsvampmal?
The main threats to tallsvampmal 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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