Muellerella hospitans
Local name: lehtopikkupisteikäs
Muellerella hospitans is a species of lichenicolous fungus in the family Verrucariaceae. It is known to infect the lichen Bacidia rubella.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Ascomycota
Class
Eurotiomycetes
Order
Verrucariales
Family
Verrucariaceae
Genus
Muellerella
Muellerella hospitans belongs to the family Verrucariaceae, order Verrucariales, within the Eurotiomycetes class.
Species Profile
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.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
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.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
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.
Agricultural expansion
Deforestation and habitat loss
Small population size and genetic bottlenecks
Climate change impacts on forest ecosystems
Human disturbance and fragmentation
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Muellerella hospitans (Muellerella hospitans). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/lehtopikkupisteikas