Assessment Notes

Justification

Clitopilus prunulus is widespread, edible, saprobic fungus predominantly known from Europe. There is no evidence of decline. It can be locally abundant where suitable habitat exists. Therefore, it is assessed as Least Concern (LC).

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Geographic range

This species is widespread and fairly common in Europe. It is also reported from North America and parts of Asia. The area of occupancy (AOO) of this species is much larger than 2,000 km², and its extent of occurrence (EOO) is much larger than 20,000 km².

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Population and Trends

The population size is likely to be very large since this is such a widespread species, and more or less stable as there is no indication of any decline.

Population Trend: stable

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Habitat and Ecology

Clitopilus prunulus is a saprotrophic terrestrial fungus growing solitary or in small groups in broadleaved and coniferous forests, sometimes in wooded meadows or gardens. Often found on rich ground.

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Threats

There are no major threats to this species.

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Conservation Actions

No conservation measures are needed for this species since it is widespread and there are no major threats to it.

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Use and Trade

Edible, but not among the most highly rated of mushrooms.

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Source and Citation

Dahlberg, A. 2019. Clitopilus prunulus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T122090466A222969765. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T122090466A222969765.en .Accessed on 3 February 2024

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