Assessment Notes

Justification

This is a widespread species. Although it is dependent on its specific habitats, it is not thought to be under imminent threat. It is assessed as Least Concern.

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Geographic range

The extent of the geographic range of this species is mostly found in Europe but, depending upon taxonomic concept it may also occur in North America and into temperate/boreal East Asia. Records from outside of this range are not included within the scope of this assessment as they potentially are misidentifications, represent other species or could be introductions.

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Population and Trends

It is widely distributed and so the population size is expected to be large, although it is dependent on its specific habitats. There could be some localised declines, but overall the population trend is uncertain at this time.

Population Trend: unknown

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Habitat and Ecology

This ectomycorrhizal species grows under beech, hazel, oak or other broad-leaved trees, as well as under spruce, especially in moss in moist spots on heavy calcareous soil.

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Threats

There could be localised impacts of threats on this species, but there are not thought to be any major threats that would impact its extinction risk.

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Conservation Actions

Further research is required to gain an understanding of the species' limits, true range and mycorrhizal hosts.

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Use and Trade

This is a widely consumed fungal species of high quality.

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Source and Citation

Dahlberg, A. 2024. Craterellus cornucopioides. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2024: e.T122090489A122090908. .Accessed on 28 June 2024

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