Cinnabar Oysterling
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Cinnabar Oysterling

Crepidotus cinnabarinus

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Overview

Crepidotus cinnabarinus is a species of saprophytic fungus in the family Crepidotaceae with a stipeless sessile cap distributed in North America and Europe. It is highly conspicuous and often found on fallen branches and rotting trunks of broad leafed trees. In England it appears from late summer to autumn.

The Cinnabar Oysterling faces severe decline primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and land conversion in its limited range. As a specialized fungus dependent on specific host trees and forest conditions, it is extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and has very restricted distribution making populations fragile.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Cinnabar Oysterling classified as Critically Endangered?
Cinnabar Oysterling is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The Cinnabar Oysterling faces severe decline primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and land conversion in its limited range. As a specialized fungus dependent on specific host trees and forest conditions, it is extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and has very restricted distribution making populations fragile.
Where does Cinnabar Oysterling live?
Cinnabar Oysterling 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 Cinnabar Oysterling?
The main threats to Cinnabar Oysterling 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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