Pilophorus fibula
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pilophorus fibula faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with fragmented populations showing reduced genetic diversity and reproductive success. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the microhabitat conditions essential for this lichen's survival.
Habitat
Pilophorus fibula typically grows on acidic bark of deciduous trees and occasionally on wooden substrates in temperate forests. The species requires specific humidity levels and air quality conditions, making it sensitive to environmental disturbances in its woodland habitats.
