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Hasenohr

Otidea leporina

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Overview

Otidea leporina is a species of fungus in the family Pyronemataceae. It was given its current name by Karl Wilhelm Gottlieb Leopold Fuckel in 1870. It contains toxins which may cause serious gastric upset.

Otidea leporina faces significant decline due to habitat loss from deforestation and land conversion, particularly affecting the old-growth and mature forest ecosystems it depends on. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that are critical for this fungal species' reproductive cycles and mycelial development.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Hasenohr classified as Endangered?
Hasenohr 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. Otidea leporina faces significant decline due to habitat loss from deforestation and land conversion, particularly affecting the old-growth and mature forest ecosystems it depends on. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that are critical for this fungal species' reproductive cycles and mycelial development.
Where does Hasenohr live?
Hasenohr 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 Hasenohr?
The main threats to Hasenohr 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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