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prakttagging

Steccherinum robustius

Unknown

Overview

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

Steccherinum robustius faces severe population decline primarily due to the loss of old-growth forest habitats across its limited range in northern Europe. Commercial logging and forest management practices that remove dead and dying trees eliminate the specific substrate conditions this saprotrophic fungus requires for reproduction. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering moisture regimes and temperature patterns essential for spore germination and mycelial development.

Threat summary

Habitat

This saprotrophic fungus inhabits mature coniferous and mixed forests, specifically growing on decaying wood of spruce and fir trees. It requires stable moisture conditions and the complex microhabitat structure found only in old-growth forest ecosystems with abundant coarse woody debris.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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taigasnyltekjuke

Antrodiella pallasii

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lundticka

Loweomyces wynneae

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CR

Antrodiella canadensis

Unknown
VU

parasitporing

Antrodiella parasitica

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is prakttagging classified as Endangered?
prakttagging is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Steccherinum robustius faces severe population decline primarily due to the loss of old-growth forest habitats across its limited range in northern Europe. Commercial logging and forest management practices that remove dead and dying trees eliminate the specific substrate conditions this saprotrophic fungus requires for reproduction. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering moisture regimes and temperature patterns essential for spore germination and mycelial development.
Where does prakttagging live?
prakttagging 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 prakttagging?
The main threats to prakttagging 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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