Amethyst Waxcap
CR

Amethyst Waxcap

Chromosera viola

Unknown

Photo: Photo: (c) Emanuele Biggi, všetky práva vyhradené, uploaded by Emanuele Biggi

Overview

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

Viol-vokshat faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Climate change is altering the specific environmental conditions this species requires, while invasive plant species are degrading the quality of remaining habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits temperate grasslands and prairie ecosystems with specific soil chemistry requirements, typically found in areas with calcareous substrates and seasonal moisture patterns. Requires undisturbed native grassland communities with diverse forb assemblages at elevations between 200-800 meters.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Amethyst Waxcap classified as Critically Endangered?
Amethyst Waxcap 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. Viol-vokshat faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Climate change is altering the specific environmental conditions this species requires, while invasive plant species are degrading the quality of remaining habitat patches.
Where does Amethyst Waxcap live?
Amethyst Waxcap 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 Amethyst Waxcap?
The main threats to Amethyst Waxcap 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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