gul mjukporing
Anomoloma albolutescens
Anomoloma albolutescens is a rare polypore fungus characterized by its distinctive yellowish-white fruiting bodies that develop a soft, gelatinous texture when mature. This saprophytic species plays a crucial ecological role in forest ecosystems by decomposing dead hardwood, particularly beech and oak, contributing to nutrient cycling and soil formation.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Amylocorticiales
Family
Amylocorticiaceae
Genus
Anomoloma
gul mjukporing belongs to the family Amylocorticiaceae, order Amylocorticiales, within the Agaricomycetes class.
Species Profile
Anomoloma albolutescens is a rare polypore fungus characterized by its distinctive yellowish-white fruiting bodies that develop a soft, gelatinous texture when mature. This saprophytic species plays a crucial ecological role in forest ecosystems by decomposing dead hardwood, particularly beech and oak, contributing to nutrient cycling and soil formation.
Anomoloma albolutescens faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and forest degradation in its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests, specifically growing on decaying logs and stumps of broadleaved trees in areas with consistent moisture and minimal human disturbance. It shows a strong preference for shaded forest floors with rich organic matter and stable humidity levels.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
Anomoloma albolutescens faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and forest degradation in its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Deforestation and habitat loss
Forest degradation from logging
Climate change impacts on forest ecosystems
Human disturbance and fragmentation
Small population size and genetic bottlenecks
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). gul mjukporing (Anomoloma albolutescens). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/gul-mjukporing