almbuckla
VU

almbuckla

Taphrina ulmi

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Overview

Taphrina ulmi is a species of fungus in the family Taphrinaceae. A plant pathogen, it causes leaf blister galls on elm trees.

Taphrina ulmi faces significant threats from widespread elm decline and habitat loss across its range. The fungal pathogen's vulnerability is closely tied to the health of elm populations, which have been severely impacted by Dutch elm disease and urban development pressures that reduce suitable host tree availability.

Threat summary

Habitat

This fungal species inhabits elm trees (Ulmus species) in temperate deciduous forests, urban parks, and woodland edges where it causes leaf curl disease. It is particularly associated with European elm species in both natural forest settings and cultivated landscapes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is almbuckla classified as Vulnerable?
almbuckla 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. Taphrina ulmi faces significant threats from widespread elm decline and habitat loss across its range. The fungal pathogen's vulnerability is closely tied to the health of elm populations, which have been severely impacted by Dutch elm disease and urban development pressures that reduce suitable host tree availability.
Where does almbuckla live?
almbuckla 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 almbuckla?
The main threats to almbuckla 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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