CR

Epibryon polyphagum

Unknown

Overview

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

Epibryon polyphagum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with small population fragments becoming increasingly isolated. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that affect the microhabitats essential for this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Epibryon polyphagum inhabits specialized microhabitats within temperate ecosystems, typically found in areas with specific moisture and substrate requirements. The species occurs in fragmented patches of suitable habitat that are increasingly threatened by human activities.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Threatened in Denmark

VU

Lepiota echinella

Unknown
EN

Lyophyllum deliberatum

Unknown
Scarce BlackneckCR

Scarce Blackneck

Lygephila craccae

Unknown
Common Fire SalamanderVU

Common Fire Salamander

Salamandra salamandra

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Epibryon polyphagum classified as Critically Endangered?
Epibryon polyphagum 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. Epibryon polyphagum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with small population fragments becoming increasingly isolated. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that affect the microhabitats essential for this species' survival.
Where does Epibryon polyphagum live?
Epibryon polyphagum occurs in Denmark, Norway, and Svalbard & Jan Mayen. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Epibryon polyphagum?
The main threats to Epibryon polyphagum 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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