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Rigidoporus crocatus

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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.

Rigidoporus crocatus faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical regions. The species' dependence on specific host trees makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest conversion for agriculture. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this fungal species' survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Rigidoporus crocatus is a wood-decay fungus that inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, growing as a bracket fungus on dead or dying hardwood trees. The species requires specific moisture and temperature conditions found in intact forest ecosystems with dense canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rigidoporus crocatus classified as Endangered?
Rigidoporus crocatus 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. Rigidoporus crocatus faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical regions. The species' dependence on specific host trees makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and forest conversion for agriculture. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this fungal species' survival and reproduction.
Where does Rigidoporus crocatus live?
Rigidoporus crocatus 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 Rigidoporus crocatus?
The main threats to Rigidoporus crocatus 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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