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Goldgelber Rindenpilz

Athelidium aurantiacum

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Overview

Goldgelber Rindenpilz (Athelidium aurantiacum) is a distinctive corticioid fungus characterized by its bright golden-yellow to orange resupinate fruiting bodies that form thin, waxy crusts on bark surfaces. This saprotrophic species plays a crucial ecological role in forest ecosystems by decomposing dead wood and contributing to nutrient cycling in woodland environments.

Goldgelber Rindenpilz (Athelidium aurantiacum) is declining primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and forest fragmentation in its native European range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in forest composition and the loss of its specific host trees, which limits its ability to establish and maintain viable populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Athelidium aurantiacum grows exclusively on the bark of dead or dying deciduous trees, particularly favoring old-growth and mature forest stands with abundant coarse woody debris. The species requires humid, shaded microenvironments typically found in undisturbed woodland areas with stable moisture conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Goldgelber Rindenpilz classified as Endangered?
Goldgelber Rindenpilz 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. Goldgelber Rindenpilz (Athelidium aurantiacum) is declining primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and forest fragmentation in its native European range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in forest composition and the loss of its specific host trees, which limits its ability to establish and maintain viable populations.
Where does Goldgelber Rindenpilz live?
Goldgelber Rindenpilz 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 Goldgelber Rindenpilz?
The main threats to Goldgelber Rindenpilz 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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