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skorpticka

Dichomitus squalens

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dichomitus_squalens

Overview

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

Dichomitus squalens faces severe decline due to the widespread loss of old-growth coniferous forests across its European range. The species requires large-diameter dead or dying spruce and fir trees for fruiting, making it extremely vulnerable to intensive forestry practices that remove deadwood and favor younger forest stands. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering forest composition and increasing the frequency of disturbances that fragment remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This polypore fungus inhabits old-growth coniferous forests, particularly those dominated by Norway spruce and silver fir. It specifically requires large-diameter dead or dying trees as substrate for fruiting body development, typically found in montane and boreal forest ecosystems across northern and central Europe.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is skorpticka classified as Endangered?
skorpticka 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. Dichomitus squalens faces severe decline due to the widespread loss of old-growth coniferous forests across its European range. The species requires large-diameter dead or dying spruce and fir trees for fruiting, making it extremely vulnerable to intensive forestry practices that remove deadwood and favor younger forest stands. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering forest composition and increasing the frequency of disturbances that fragment remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does skorpticka live?
skorpticka 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 skorpticka?
The main threats to skorpticka 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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