gulporig ticka
VU

gulporig ticka

Diplomitoporus flavescens

Unknown

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Overview

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

Diplomitoporus flavescens faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its range in tropical and subtropical forests. The species' dependence on specific host trees makes it particularly vulnerable to selective logging practices that target its preferred substrates. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture conditions essential for this polypore fungus's reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This polypore fungus inhabits mature tropical and subtropical forests, growing as a saprophyte on decaying hardwood trees and fallen logs. It requires consistently humid conditions and is typically found in undisturbed forest environments with dense canopy cover.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is gulporig ticka classified as Vulnerable?
gulporig ticka 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. Diplomitoporus flavescens faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its range in tropical and subtropical forests. The species' dependence on specific host trees makes it particularly vulnerable to selective logging practices that target its preferred substrates. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture conditions essential for this polypore fungus's reproductive cycles.
Where does gulporig ticka live?
gulporig ticka 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 gulporig ticka?
The main threats to gulporig ticka 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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