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vezelkopsatijnzwam

Entoloma hispidulum

Unknown

Overview

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

Entoloma hispidulum faces severe decline due to the destruction and fragmentation of its specialized grassland habitats across Europe. Agricultural intensification, including increased fertilizer use and conversion of species-rich meadows to intensive farming, has eliminated many of the nutrient-poor, calcareous grasslands this fungus requires. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while changes in traditional grazing practices have altered the ecological conditions necessary for this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Entoloma hispidulum occurs in nutrient-poor, calcareous grasslands and chalk downs, particularly those maintained by traditional extensive grazing. The species is associated with short, species-rich turf communities that develop on well-drained, alkaline soils with low nitrogen levels.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is vezelkopsatijnzwam classified as Endangered?
vezelkopsatijnzwam 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. Entoloma hispidulum faces severe decline due to the destruction and fragmentation of its specialized grassland habitats across Europe. Agricultural intensification, including increased fertilizer use and conversion of species-rich meadows to intensive farming, has eliminated many of the nutrient-poor, calcareous grasslands this fungus requires. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while changes in traditional grazing practices have altered the ecological conditions necessary for this species' survival.
Where does vezelkopsatijnzwam live?
vezelkopsatijnzwam 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 vezelkopsatijnzwam?
The main threats to vezelkopsatijnzwam 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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