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Cortinarius chrysolitus

Local name: Tørve-slørhat

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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.

Cortinarius chrysolitus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized bog and wetland environments. The species is particularly vulnerable to drainage activities, peat extraction, and hydrological changes that alter the delicate moisture and pH conditions required for its mycorrhizal associations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that could disrupt the specific microhabitat conditions this fungus depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits acidic bog environments and wet heathlands, typically forming mycorrhizal associations with birch and other bog-adapted trees and shrubs. It requires the specific moisture, pH, and nutrient conditions found in undisturbed peatland ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tørve-slørhat classified as Vulnerable?
Tørve-slørhat 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. Cortinarius chrysolitus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized bog and wetland environments. The species is particularly vulnerable to drainage activities, peat extraction, and hydrological changes that alter the delicate moisture and pH conditions required for its mycorrhizal associations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that could disrupt the specific microhabitat conditions this fungus depends upon.
Where does Tørve-slørhat live?
Tørve-slørhat 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 Tørve-slørhat?
The main threats to Tørve-slørhat 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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