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Gloiodon strigosus

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Overview

Gloiodon strigosus is a species of fungus belonging to the family Bondarzewiaceae. It was originally described by Olof Swartz in 1810, and received its current name by Petter Adolf Karsten in 1879.

Gloiodon strigosus faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and forest degradation, particularly affecting the old-growth forests where this fungal species typically occurs. Climate change poses additional risks by altering temperature and moisture conditions essential for its survival and reproduction. The species' dependence on specific host trees and forest conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem disruption.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests, particularly those with oak, beech, and other hardwood trees where it grows as a saprotrophic fungus on decaying wood. It typically occurs in temperate forest ecosystems with stable moisture conditions and minimal disturbance.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is borsttagging classified as Vulnerable?
borsttagging 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. Gloiodon strigosus faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and forest degradation, particularly affecting the old-growth forests where this fungal species typically occurs. Climate change poses additional risks by altering temperature and moisture conditions essential for its survival and reproduction. The species' dependence on specific host trees and forest conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem disruption.
Where does borsttagging live?
borsttagging 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 borsttagging?
The main threats to borsttagging 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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