Pseudotephritis corticalis
VU

Pseudotephritis corticalis

Unknown

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Overview

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

Pseudotephritis corticalis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized bark-dwelling microhabitats. The species' dependence on specific tree bark conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices and climate-induced changes in bark moisture and temperature regimes. Urban development and logging activities in its range have reduced available habitat, while altered precipitation patterns may be affecting the bark microenvironments essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the bark microhabitats of mature trees in temperate and mixed forests, where it depends on specific moisture and temperature conditions within bark crevices. It shows preference for older forest stands with well-developed bark ecosystems that provide the specialized conditions required for its life cycle.

Threatened in Canada

VU

Lepiota echinella

Unknown
EN

Nymphaea loriana

Declining
EN

Lake Lamprey

Entosphenus macrostoma

Unknown
VU

Paddlefish

Polyodon spathula

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Pseudotephritis corticalis classified as Vulnerable?
Pseudotephritis corticalis 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. Pseudotephritis corticalis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized bark-dwelling microhabitats. The species' dependence on specific tree bark conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices and climate-induced changes in bark moisture and temperature regimes. Urban development and logging activities in its range have reduced available habitat, while altered precipitation patterns may be affecting the bark microenvironments essential for its survival.
Where does Pseudotephritis corticalis live?
Pseudotephritis corticalis occurs in Canada, Finland, Mongolia, Norway, Russia, and Sweden (plus 1 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pseudotephritis corticalis?
The main threats to Pseudotephritis corticalis 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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