VU

Entoloma rhombisporum

Unknown

Overview

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

The Würfelsporiger Glöckling faces severe pressure from habitat degradation as European grasslands are converted to intensive agriculture and urban development. Climate change compounds these threats by altering soil chemistry and moisture regimes essential for mycorrhizal relationships. The species' specialized ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make population recovery extremely difficult once local extinctions occur.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare fungus occurs in nutrient-poor, calcareous grasslands and chalk downs across central and northern Europe. It forms mycorrhizal associations with specific grass species in undisturbed, traditionally managed pastures with alkaline soils.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Unknown
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Frequently asked questions

Why is Entoloma rhombisporum classified as Vulnerable?
Entoloma rhombisporum is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Würfelsporiger Glöckling faces severe pressure from habitat degradation as European grasslands are converted to intensive agriculture and urban development. Climate change compounds these threats by altering soil chemistry and moisture regimes essential for mycorrhizal relationships. The species' specialized ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make population recovery extremely difficult once local extinctions occur.
Where does Entoloma rhombisporum live?
Entoloma rhombisporum 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 Entoloma rhombisporum?
The main threats to Entoloma rhombisporum 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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