VU

Peniophorella guttulifera

Local name: pärlskinn

Unknown

Overview

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

Peniophorella guttulifera faces severe decline due to intensive forestry practices that remove the old-growth deciduous trees essential for its survival. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation as it requires large, continuous forest areas with specific microclimate conditions. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature regimes that this fungus depends on for reproduction and growth.

Threat summary

Habitat

This corticioid fungus inhabits old-growth deciduous and mixed forests, particularly those dominated by beech, oak, and other broadleaved trees. It grows as thin, crust-like fruiting bodies on the bark of living and recently dead trees, requiring specific humidity and temperature conditions found in mature forest ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is pärlskinn classified as Vulnerable?
pärlskinn 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. Peniophorella guttulifera faces severe decline due to intensive forestry practices that remove the old-growth deciduous trees essential for its survival. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation as it requires large, continuous forest areas with specific microclimate conditions. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature regimes that this fungus depends on for reproduction and growth.
Where does pärlskinn live?
pärlskinn 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 pärlskinn?
The main threats to pärlskinn 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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