VU

Entoloma hirtum

Unknown

Overview

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

Zottigfilziger Rötling faces severe decline due to the widespread loss of nutrient-poor grasslands and traditional agricultural practices across Central Europe. Intensive farming, fertilizer application, and conversion of semi-natural grasslands to monoculture crops have eliminated much of its specialized habitat. The species' dependence on specific soil chemistry and mycorrhizal relationships makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation and fragmentation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare fungus occurs in nutrient-poor, calcareous grasslands and meadows, particularly those maintained by traditional extensive grazing or mowing practices. It forms mycorrhizal associations with grasses and herbs in semi-natural grassland ecosystems across Central and Northern Europe.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Unknown
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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Entoloma hirtum classified as Vulnerable?
Entoloma hirtum 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. Zottigfilziger Rötling faces severe decline due to the widespread loss of nutrient-poor grasslands and traditional agricultural practices across Central Europe. Intensive farming, fertilizer application, and conversion of semi-natural grasslands to monoculture crops have eliminated much of its specialized habitat. The species' dependence on specific soil chemistry and mycorrhizal relationships makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation and fragmentation.
Where does Entoloma hirtum live?
Entoloma hirtum 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 hirtum?
The main threats to Entoloma hirtum 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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