VU

Lentaria subcaulescens

Local name: Stor grenkølle

Unknown

Overview

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

Stor grenkølle faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to intensive forestry practices that remove the old-growth deciduous and mixed forests it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this fungus's fruiting and mycelial development. The species' dependence on specific substrate conditions and its apparent rarity make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and forest management practices that prioritize commercial timber production over biodiversity conservation.

Threat summary

Habitat

Stor grenkølle inhabits old-growth deciduous and mixed forests, particularly those with rich, moist soils and abundant decaying organic matter. The species appears to favor mature forest ecosystems with stable microclimatic conditions and diverse substrate availability for its saprophytic lifestyle.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Stor grenkølle classified as Vulnerable?
Stor grenkølle 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. Stor grenkølle faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to intensive forestry practices that remove the old-growth deciduous and mixed forests it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this fungus's fruiting and mycelial development. The species' dependence on specific substrate conditions and its apparent rarity make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and forest management practices that prioritize commercial timber production over biodiversity conservation.
Where does Stor grenkølle live?
Stor grenkølle 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 Stor grenkølle?
The main threats to Stor grenkølle 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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