VU

lundticka

Loweomyces wynneae

Unknown

Overview

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

Loweomyces wynneae faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species' dependence on specific host trees and microclimate conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest conversion for agriculture. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may push suitable habitat to higher elevations, reducing available range for this specialized fungus.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare polypore fungus inhabits tropical montane forests, typically growing on decaying hardwood trees at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. It requires specific moisture and temperature conditions found in undisturbed forest canopies with dense overhead cover.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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VU

taigasnyltekjuke

Antrodiella pallasii

Unknown
CR

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Unknown
EN

prakttagging

Steccherinum robustius

Unknown
VU

parasitporing

Antrodiella parasitica

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is lundticka classified as Vulnerable?
lundticka 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. Loweomyces wynneae faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species' dependence on specific host trees and microclimate conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest conversion for agriculture. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may push suitable habitat to higher elevations, reducing available range for this specialized fungus.
Where does lundticka live?
lundticka 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 lundticka?
The main threats to lundticka 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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