Russula robertii
Local name: Tørvemos-skørhat
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Russula robertii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to intensive forestry practices that alter the mycorrhizal relationships essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and moisture regimes in its specialized boreal forest habitats. The species' limited distribution and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and forest management practices that reduce old-growth forest characteristics.
Habitat
This species occurs in mature boreal and subalpine coniferous forests, particularly those dominated by spruce and pine where it forms mycorrhizal associations. It typically inhabits undisturbed forest floors with rich organic soil layers and stable moisture conditions.
Other threatened species in Russulaceae
Frequently asked questions
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