Clavaire noircissante
Phaeoclavulina macrospora
Clavaire noircissante is a distinctive coral fungus characterized by its branched, club-like fruiting bodies that darken to black when bruised or aged, giving it its common name. This saprobic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in forest ecosystems by decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the soil.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Gomphales
Family
Gomphaceae
Genus
Phaeoclavulina
Clavaire noircissante belongs to the family Gomphaceae, order Gomphales, within the Agaricomycetes class.
Species Profile
Clavaire noircissante is a distinctive coral fungus characterized by its branched, club-like fruiting bodies that darken to black when bruised or aged, giving it its common name. This saprobic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in forest ecosystems by decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the soil. Its relatively large spores distinguish it from closely related species in the Clavariaceae family.
Phaeoclavulina macrospora faces severe decline primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and forest fragmentation in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its specialized ecological requirements and small population size, making it highly susceptible to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Clavaire noircissante typically grows in mature deciduous and mixed forests, particularly in areas with rich, moist humus and abundant leaf litter. It favors shaded woodland floors with stable moisture levels and minimal soil disturbance, often appearing in small groups among decomposing organic debris.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
Phaeoclavulina macrospora faces severe decline primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and forest fragmentation in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its specialized ecological requirements and small population size, making it highly susceptible to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Deforestation and habitat loss
Forest fragmentation
Small population size and limited range
Climate change impacts on forest ecosystems
Human disturbance and development pressure
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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). Clavaire noircissante (Phaeoclavulina macrospora). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/clavaire-noircissante