Cortinarius caesiocanescens
Local name: Violettgrauer Klumpfuß
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cortinarius caesiocanescens faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized forest ecosystems. The species' dependence on specific mycorrhizal relationships with particular tree species makes it highly vulnerable to forest management practices that alter soil chemistry and canopy composition. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and moisture regimes beyond the narrow tolerances required for fruiting body development.
Habitat
This rare fungus occurs in mature coniferous and mixed forests, forming essential mycorrhizal associations with specific tree species. It requires undisturbed forest floors with stable soil conditions and particular moisture and temperature regimes for successful fruiting.
Other threatened species in Cortinariaceae
Frequently asked questions
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