VU

Cortinarius aprinus

Unknown

Overview

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

Cortinarius aprinus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized beech forest ecosystems across Europe. The species' dependence on mature, undisturbed woodland makes it particularly vulnerable to intensive forestry practices and forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate soil chemistry and moisture conditions required for this mycorrhizal fungus to form successful partnerships with its host trees.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occurs exclusively in mature deciduous forests, particularly beech woodlands with rich, calcareous soils across temperate Europe. It forms essential mycorrhizal relationships with tree roots and requires stable forest floor conditions with minimal disturbance.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Cortinarius venustus

Unknown
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Cortinarius betulinus

Unknown
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Cortinarius fuscoperonatus

Unknown
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Cortinarius rubricosus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Cortinarius aprinus classified as Vulnerable?
Cortinarius aprinus 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 aprinus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized beech forest ecosystems across Europe. The species' dependence on mature, undisturbed woodland makes it particularly vulnerable to intensive forestry practices and forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate soil chemistry and moisture conditions required for this mycorrhizal fungus to form successful partnerships with its host trees.
Where does Cortinarius aprinus live?
Cortinarius aprinus 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 Cortinarius aprinus?
The main threats to Cortinarius aprinus 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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