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Panaeolus guttulatus

Local name: Tränender Düngerling

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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.

Panaeolus guttulatus faces severe decline due to the widespread loss of traditional dung-rich grasslands and meadows across Europe. Agricultural intensification has eliminated many of the species' preferred substrates, particularly through reduced livestock grazing and the shift from organic to synthetic fertilizers. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns that affect the moisture conditions essential for fruiting body development.

Threat summary

Habitat

This saprophytic fungus inhabits nutrient-rich grasslands, pastures, and meadows where it grows exclusively on herbivore dung, particularly from cattle and horses. The species requires specific moisture and temperature conditions found in traditional extensive grazing systems with regular organic matter input.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tränender Düngerling classified as Endangered?
Tränender Düngerling 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. Panaeolus guttulatus faces severe decline due to the widespread loss of traditional dung-rich grasslands and meadows across Europe. Agricultural intensification has eliminated many of the species' preferred substrates, particularly through reduced livestock grazing and the shift from organic to synthetic fertilizers. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns that affect the moisture conditions essential for fruiting body development.
Where does Tränender Düngerling live?
Tränender Düngerling 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 Tränender Düngerling?
The main threats to Tränender Düngerling 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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