VU

lundalmsskinn

Peniophora lilacea

Unknown

Overview

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

Peniophora lilacea faces significant pressure from intensive forest management practices that remove the dead and dying hardwood trees essential for its survival. Climate change compounds these threats by altering moisture regimes and temperature patterns that affect both the fungus and its host trees. Habitat fragmentation from urban development and agricultural expansion further isolates populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting dispersal opportunities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This corticioid fungus grows as thin, lilac-colored crusts on the bark of dead or dying deciduous trees, particularly favoring beech, oak, and birch in mature temperate forests. It requires specific moisture conditions and is typically found in undisturbed woodland environments with abundant coarse woody debris.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is lundalmsskinn classified as Vulnerable?
lundalmsskinn 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. Peniophora lilacea faces significant pressure from intensive forest management practices that remove the dead and dying hardwood trees essential for its survival. Climate change compounds these threats by altering moisture regimes and temperature patterns that affect both the fungus and its host trees. Habitat fragmentation from urban development and agricultural expansion further isolates populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting dispersal opportunities.
Where does lundalmsskinn live?
lundalmsskinn 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 lundalmsskinn?
The main threats to lundalmsskinn 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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