Phlebia serialis
VU

Phlebia serialis

Local name: kådvaxskinn

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phlebia_serialis

Overview

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

Phlebia serialis faces significant pressure from intensive forestry practices that remove the dead and decaying hardwood substrates essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering moisture regimes and temperature patterns that this moisture-dependent fungus requires for successful fruiting and spore dispersal. The species' specialized ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation in managed forest landscapes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Phlebia serialis is a wood-decomposing fungus that grows on dead and decaying hardwood, particularly favoring moist, shaded forest environments with stable microclimatic conditions. The species typically occurs in old-growth or semi-natural forests where fallen logs and dead branches provide the specialized substrate requirements necessary for its development.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is kådvaxskinn classified as Vulnerable?
kådvaxskinn 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 serialis faces significant pressure from intensive forestry practices that remove the dead and decaying hardwood substrates essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering moisture regimes and temperature patterns that this moisture-dependent fungus requires for successful fruiting and spore dispersal. The species' specialized ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation in managed forest landscapes.
Where does kådvaxskinn live?
kådvaxskinn 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 kådvaxskinn?
The main threats to kådvaxskinn 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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