Two Spored Milkcap
CR

Two Spored Milkcap

Lactarius acerrimus

Unknown

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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.

The Two Spored Milkcap faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized forest ecosystems. Climate change is altering the delicate mycorrhizal relationships this fungus depends on, while increased human disturbance and pollution further threaten remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly beech and oak forests with rich, calcareous soils. Forms mycorrhizal associations with broadleaf trees in mature forest ecosystems across temperate regions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Two Spored Milkcap classified as Critically Endangered?
Two Spored Milkcap is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The Two Spored Milkcap faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized forest ecosystems. Climate change is altering the delicate mycorrhizal relationships this fungus depends on, while increased human disturbance and pollution further threaten remaining populations.
Where does Two Spored Milkcap live?
Two Spored Milkcap 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 Two Spored Milkcap?
The main threats to Two Spored Milkcap 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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