Muellerella hospitans
CR

Muellerella hospitans

Local name: lehtopikkupisteikäs

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Overview

Muellerella hospitans is a species of lichenicolous fungus in the family Verrucariaceae. It is known to infect the lichen Bacidia rubella.

Muellerella hospitans faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits temperate and boreal coniferous forests, particularly spruce-dominated ecosystems with rich understory vegetation. The species shows preference for mature forest stands with adequate moisture levels and specific microhabitat conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is lehtopikkupisteikäs classified as Critically Endangered?
lehtopikkupisteikäs 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. Muellerella hospitans faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Where does lehtopikkupisteikäs live?
lehtopikkupisteikäs 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 lehtopikkupisteikäs?
The main threats to lehtopikkupisteikäs 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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