VU

Inocutis dryophila

Local name: kärnticka

Unknown

Overview

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

Kärnticka faces severe decline due to the loss of old-growth deciduous forests, particularly those containing ancient oak trees which serve as its primary host. Commercial forestry practices that remove dead and dying trees eliminate the decaying wood substrates essential for this fungus. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering forest composition and increasing drought stress on host trees, reducing the availability of suitable microhabitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Kärnticka inhabits old-growth deciduous forests, primarily growing on decaying heartwood of ancient oak trees and occasionally other hardwood species. This saprotrophic fungus requires specific moisture conditions and substrate chemistry found only in undisturbed forest environments with substantial dead wood accumulation.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is kärnticka classified as Vulnerable?
kärnticka 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. Kärnticka faces severe decline due to the loss of old-growth deciduous forests, particularly those containing ancient oak trees which serve as its primary host. Commercial forestry practices that remove dead and dying trees eliminate the decaying wood substrates essential for this fungus. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering forest composition and increasing drought stress on host trees, reducing the availability of suitable microhabitats.
Where does kärnticka live?
kärnticka 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 kärnticka?
The main threats to kärnticka 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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