VU

Phlebia diffissa

Local name: gräddvaxskinn

Unknown

Overview

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

Phlebia diffissa faces significant pressure from intensive forestry practices that remove the old-growth deciduous trees essential for its survival. The species' dependence on specific microhabitat conditions within ancient woodland makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and the conversion of natural forests to managed plantations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature regimes that this fungus requires for successful reproduction and spore dispersal.

Threat summary

Habitat

This corticioid fungus inhabits the bark and wood of old deciduous trees, particularly favoring ancient beech and oak forests with high humidity and stable microclimatic conditions. It requires undisturbed woodland environments with continuous canopy cover and abundant dead wood substrates.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is gräddvaxskinn classified as Vulnerable?
gräddvaxskinn is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Phlebia diffissa faces significant pressure from intensive forestry practices that remove the old-growth deciduous trees essential for its survival. The species' dependence on specific microhabitat conditions within ancient woodland makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and the conversion of natural forests to managed plantations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature regimes that this fungus requires for successful reproduction and spore dispersal.
Where does gräddvaxskinn live?
gräddvaxskinn 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 gräddvaxskinn?
The main threats to gräddvaxskinn 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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