Brunlig koralpig
VU

Brunlig koralpig

Hydnocristella himantia

Unknown

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Overview

Hydnocristella is a fungal genus in the Lentariaceae family. The genus is monotypic, containing the single species Hydnocristella himantia, found in North America. The species was originally named Hydnum himantia by Lewis David von Schweinitz in 1822, and underwent several generic transfers before being made the type species of Hydnocristella in 1971.

Brunlig koralpig faces significant threats from habitat degradation and climate change impacts on marine ecosystems. Ocean acidification and warming temperatures are altering the coral reef and rocky substrate environments this species depends on, while coastal development and pollution further compromise its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This marine fungus inhabits coral reefs and rocky substrates in shallow coastal waters, typically found growing on calcareous surfaces and dead coral material in tropical and subtropical marine environments.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Zottige Byssuskoralle

Lentaria byssiseda

Unknown
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Lentaria subcaulescens

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Brunlig koralpig classified as Vulnerable?
Brunlig koralpig 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. Brunlig koralpig faces significant threats from habitat degradation and climate change impacts on marine ecosystems. Ocean acidification and warming temperatures are altering the coral reef and rocky substrate environments this species depends on, while coastal development and pollution further compromise its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Brunlig koralpig live?
Brunlig koralpig 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 Brunlig koralpig?
The main threats to Brunlig koralpig 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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