Lilafarbener Weichporling
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Lilafarbener Weichporling

Skeletocutis lilacina

Unknown

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Overview

Skeletocutis lilacina is a species of poroid fungus in the family Polyporaceae. Originally found in Switzerland, it was described as a new species in 1984 by mycologists Alix David and Jean Keller. It has also been reported from North America.

Skeletocutis lilacina is declining primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and intensive forest management practices that remove the old-growth deciduous trees it depends on. The species requires very specific substrate conditions of decaying hardwood, making it vulnerable to changes in forest composition and the removal of dead wood from managed forests.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Unknown

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Anthophore estivaleCR

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Anthophora aestivalis

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Adonis BlueVU

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Lysandra bellargus

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agnhodeedderkoppCR

agnhodeedderkopp

Walckenaeria alticeps

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lilafarbener Weichporling classified as Endangered?
Lilafarbener Weichporling is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Skeletocutis lilacina is declining primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and intensive forest management practices that remove the old-growth deciduous trees it depends on. The species requires very specific substrate conditions of decaying hardwood, making it vulnerable to changes in forest composition and the removal of dead wood from managed forests.
Where does Lilafarbener Weichporling live?
Lilafarbener Weichporling occurs in Austria, Canada, Czechia, Finland, France, and Italy (plus 6 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lilafarbener Weichporling?
The main threats to Lilafarbener Weichporling 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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