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Corticifraga fuckelii

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Corticifraga fuckelii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this lichen requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Corticifraga fuckelii is found on bark of deciduous trees in temperate forests, typically growing on smooth-barked species in humid woodland environments. The species requires specific microclimate conditions with consistent moisture levels and limited direct sunlight exposure.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Corticifraga fuckelii classified as Critically Endangered?
Corticifraga fuckelii 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. Corticifraga fuckelii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this lichen requires for survival.
Where does Corticifraga fuckelii live?
Corticifraga fuckelii 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 Corticifraga fuckelii?
The main threats to Corticifraga fuckelii 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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