almevedflekk
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almevedflekk

Lopadostoma pouzarii

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Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Filip Fuljer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Filip Fuljer

Overview

Lopadostoma pouzarii is a pyrenomycete fungus that forms small, dark perithecia embedded in the bark of deciduous trees. This saprotrophic species plays a crucial role in forest ecosystems by decomposing dead wood and contributing to nutrient cycling in temperate woodland environments.

Lopadostoma pouzarii faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable host substrates in its forest ecosystems. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and forest fragmentation, which reduce the availability of appropriate dead wood and bark substrates essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This fungal species inhabits temperate and boreal forest ecosystems, specifically colonizing dead bark and wood substrates of deciduous and mixed forest trees. It requires specific microhabitat conditions found in mature forest environments with adequate moisture and organic matter.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is almevedflekk classified as Vulnerable?
almevedflekk 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. Lopadostoma pouzarii faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable host substrates in its forest ecosystems. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and forest fragmentation, which reduce the availability of appropriate dead wood and bark substrates essential for its survival.
Where does almevedflekk live?
almevedflekk 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 almevedflekk?
The main threats to almevedflekk 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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