aspskinn
Conferticium ravum
Conferticium ravum, commonly known as aspskinn, is a rare corticioid fungus characterized by its thin, waxy fruiting bodies that form pale yellowish to cream-colored patches on decaying hardwood substrates. This saprotrophic species plays a crucial role in forest ecosystems by decomposing dead wood and recycling nutrients back into the soil.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Russulales
Family
Stereaceae
Genus
Conferticium
aspskinn belongs to the family Stereaceae, order Russulales, within the Agaricomycetes class.
Species Profile
Conferticium ravum, commonly known as aspskinn, is a rare corticioid fungus characterized by its thin, waxy fruiting bodies that form pale yellowish to cream-colored patches on decaying hardwood substrates. This saprotrophic species plays a crucial role in forest ecosystems by decomposing dead wood and recycling nutrients back into the soil. The fungus produces distinctive spores and has a smooth to slightly wrinkled hymenial surface.
Conferticium ravum faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Aspskinn occurs in mature deciduous and mixed forests, specifically colonizing fallen logs and dead branches of oak, beech, and maple trees in moist, shaded understory environments. The species requires stable humidity levels and is typically found in old-growth forest remnants with abundant coarse woody debris.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
Conferticium ravum faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Agricultural expansion and land conversion
Habitat loss and fragmentation from deforestation
Small population size and restricted range
Climate change impacts on forest ecosystems
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). aspskinn (Conferticium ravum). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/aspskinn