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Daldinia lloydii

Local name: Brunskællet bæltekugle

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Overview

Daldinia lloydii is a distinctive pyrenomycete fungus characterized by its dark, carbonaceous fruiting bodies that develop concentrically layered internal structures. These saprophytic fungi play a crucial ecological role as decomposers, breaking down dead hardwood material and contributing to nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems.

Daldinia lloydii faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and degradation of its specialized woodland environments. The species' dependence on specific host trees and dead wood substrates makes it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices that remove decaying material and alter natural forest succession processes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Daldinia lloydii typically inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests, growing on dead or dying hardwood trees, particularly on charred or fire-damaged wood surfaces. The species shows a preference for forest areas with natural disturbance cycles that create the specific microhabitat conditions it requires for fruiting body development.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Brunskællet bæltekugle classified as Endangered?
Brunskællet bæltekugle is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Daldinia lloydii faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and degradation of its specialized woodland environments. The species' dependence on specific host trees and dead wood substrates makes it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices that remove decaying material and alter natural forest succession processes.
Where does Brunskællet bæltekugle live?
Brunskællet bæltekugle 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 Brunskællet bæltekugle?
The main threats to Brunskællet bæltekugle 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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