VU

hairy parachute

Crinipellis scabella

Unknown

Overview

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

The hairy parachute faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have significantly reduced the availability of suitable decaying wood substrates essential for this saprophytic fungus. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions required for spore germination and mycelial growth in its specialized microhabitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Crinipellis scabella inhabits tropical montane forests, typically growing as a saprophyte on decaying hardwood logs and branches in humid, shaded understory environments. The species requires specific moisture and temperature conditions found in undisturbed forest ecosystems at elevations between 800-2000 meters.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is hairy parachute classified as Vulnerable?
hairy parachute 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. The hairy parachute faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have significantly reduced the availability of suitable decaying wood substrates essential for this saprophytic fungus. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions required for spore germination and mycelial growth in its specialized microhabitat.
Where does hairy parachute live?
hairy parachute 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 hairy parachute?
The main threats to hairy parachute 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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