Whiskery Milkcap
CR

Whiskery Milkcap

Lactarius mairei

Unknown

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Overview

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

The Whiskery Milkcap faces severe threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and forest degradation in its limited range. As a mycorrhizal fungus dependent on specific host trees, it is particularly vulnerable to changes in forest composition and structure, with declining populations observed across much of its historical range.

Threat summary

Habitat

Deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly beech and oak forests in temperate regions of Europe. Forms mycorrhizal associations with broadleaved trees, typically found in mature forest soils with rich organic matter.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Whiskery Milkcap classified as Critically Endangered?
Whiskery Milkcap 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. The Whiskery Milkcap faces severe threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and forest degradation in its limited range. As a mycorrhizal fungus dependent on specific host trees, it is particularly vulnerable to changes in forest composition and structure, with declining populations observed across much of its historical range.
Where does Whiskery Milkcap live?
Whiskery Milkcap 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 Whiskery Milkcap?
The main threats to Whiskery Milkcap 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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