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Fischerula macrospora

Local name: Warzensporige Trüffel

Unknown

Overview

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

Fischerula macrospora faces severe decline due to habitat destruction from intensive forestry practices and urban development across its limited European range. The species' highly specialized mycorrhizal relationships with specific host trees make it extremely vulnerable to forest fragmentation and changes in woodland management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering soil moisture regimes and temperature patterns critical for truffle formation and spore viability.

Threat summary

Habitat

This hypogeous fungus occurs in mature deciduous and mixed forests, forming mycorrhizal associations with oak, beech, and hazel trees in calcareous soils. It typically fruits 5-15 centimeters below ground in well-drained woodland soils with specific pH and moisture requirements.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Warzensporige Trüffel classified as Endangered?
Warzensporige Trüffel 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. Fischerula macrospora faces severe decline due to habitat destruction from intensive forestry practices and urban development across its limited European range. The species' highly specialized mycorrhizal relationships with specific host trees make it extremely vulnerable to forest fragmentation and changes in woodland management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering soil moisture regimes and temperature patterns critical for truffle formation and spore viability.
Where does Warzensporige Trüffel live?
Warzensporige Trüffel 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 Warzensporige Trüffel?
The main threats to Warzensporige Trüffel 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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