Resinoporia crassa
CR

Resinoporia crassa

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Overview

Resinoporia crassa is a species of fungus belonging to the family Fomitopsidaceae.

Resinoporia crassa, a critically endangered polypore fungus, faces severe decline primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and degradation of old-growth forests where it depends on specific host trees. The species' extremely limited distribution and specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities that fragment or destroy its forest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Climacocystis borealisEN

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Antrodia heteromorphaCR

Antrodia heteromorpha

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Resinoporia crassa classified as Critically Endangered?
Resinoporia crassa is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Resinoporia crassa, a critically endangered polypore fungus, faces severe decline primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and degradation of old-growth forests where it depends on specific host trees. The species' extremely limited distribution and specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities that fragment or destroy its forest habitat.
Where does Resinoporia crassa live?
Resinoporia crassa 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 Resinoporia crassa?
The main threats to Resinoporia crassa 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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