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Calvatia turneri (Ellis & Everh.) Demoulin & M. Lange

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Scientific name
Calvatia turneri
Author
(Ellis & Everh.) Demoulin & M. Lange
Common names
 
IUCN Specialist Group
Mushroom, Bracket and Puffball
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Agaricales
Family
Agaricaceae
Assessment status
Proposed
Proposed by
Mikael Jeppson
Comments etc.
Mikael Jeppson

Assessment Notes

Taxonomic notes

Current name: Lycoperdon turneri

 


Why suggested for a Global Red List Assessment?

Arctic-alpine species, potentially slowly effected by global climate change. Continuing decline 10% in 10 years?
Known population small (currently known from 300 records; estimated number of mature individuals: 20000
Suggested assessment: NT (C1)


Geographic range

Arctic-alpine circumpolar distribution. Also in central European mountains and the Alps. A number of older records from eastern United States need to be verified as they deviate in habitat. Records (as Calvatia turneri) in SE Asia are ambiguous amd need confirmation.


Population and Trends

Appr. 400 records on GBIF - = appr 300 localities (AOO: appr 200 km2)
Estimated number of localities: 1000
Estimated number of mature individuals: 20000
Large distribution area in arctic-alpine environments .Trend supposedly decreasing due to habitat changes.

Population Trend: Decreasing


Habitat and Ecology

Saproptrophic in open arctc-alpine heathland and grassland on acidic soil. Occasionally on road verges in subalpine woodland (Betula).


Threats

Overgrowth and declining habitat quality due to global warming and ceased grazing.


Conservation Actions


Research needed

Records from eastern United States are in need of revision.


Use and Trade


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Country occurrence

Regional Population and Trends

Country Trend Redlisted