VU

Macouns Rindenpilz

Clavulicium macounii

Unknown

Overview

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

Macouns Rindenpilz faces significant pressure from habitat degradation as old-growth and mature forest ecosystems continue to decline across its range. The species' dependence on specific substrate conditions and microhabitat requirements makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature regimes essential for this fungal species' survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This corticioid fungus inhabits mature and old-growth coniferous forests, typically growing on the bark and wood of dead or dying trees. It requires specific moisture conditions and substrate characteristics found in undisturbed forest ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Macouns Rindenpilz classified as Vulnerable?
Macouns Rindenpilz 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. Macouns Rindenpilz faces significant pressure from habitat degradation as old-growth and mature forest ecosystems continue to decline across its range. The species' dependence on specific substrate conditions and microhabitat requirements makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature regimes essential for this fungal species' survival and reproduction.
Where does Macouns Rindenpilz live?
Macouns Rindenpilz 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 Macouns Rindenpilz?
The main threats to Macouns Rindenpilz 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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