ENEndangered
Firesite Funnel
Faerberia carbonaria
Unknown
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Overview
Faerberia is a fungal genus in the family Polyporaceae. It is a monotypic genus, containing the single species Faerberia carbonaria, which is commonly known as the firesite funnel due to its habitat of burned soil.
Habitat
F. carbonaria grows on burned soil with woodland fire sites as its most common habitat. It may grow in small trooping groups or be found individually, but it is uncommon to find it through summer and autumn.
TERRESTRIAL· major
Other threatened species in Polyporaceae
Frequently asked questions
Why is Firesite Funnel classified as Endangered?
Firesite Funnel 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. Faerberia is a fungal genus in the family Polyporaceae. It is a monotypic genus, containing the single species Faerberia carbonaria, which is commonly known as the firesite funnel due to its habitat of burned soil.
Where does Firesite Funnel live?
Firesite Funnel 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 Firesite Funnel?
The main threats to Firesite Funnel are habitat loss and human disturbance. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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