Wavy Webcap
Cortinarius cumatilis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
The Wavy Webcap faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized old-growth forest ecosystems. Logging activities and forest fragmentation have reduced the availability of mature coniferous stands with the specific soil chemistry and mycorrhizal networks this species requires. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns and soil moisture levels critical for fruiting body development.
Habitat
The Wavy Webcap inhabits mature coniferous forests, particularly those dominated by spruce and fir species, where it forms mycorrhizal associations with tree roots. This fungus requires specific soil conditions and undisturbed forest floor environments with stable moisture levels and rich organic matter accumulation.
Other threatened species in Cortinariaceae
Frequently asked questions
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