strutlav
CR

strutlav

Gomphillus calycioides

Unknown

Photo: Photo: (c) Alejandro Huereca Delgado, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Alejandro Huereca Delgado

Overview

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

Gomphillus calycioides faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and urbanization of its specialized forest environments. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required for this lichen species to survive. The species' extremely limited distribution and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This lichen species inhabits humid tropical and subtropical forests, typically growing on tree bark and rock surfaces in areas with consistent moisture levels and filtered sunlight. It requires specific microclimate conditions found in undisturbed forest canopies and is sensitive to changes in air quality and humidity.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is strutlav classified as Critically Endangered?
strutlav is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Gomphillus calycioides faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and urbanization of its specialized forest environments. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required for this lichen species to survive. The species' extremely limited distribution and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Where does strutlav live?
strutlav occurs in Brazil, Chile, France, Germany, Ireland, and Italy (plus 8 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 strutlav?
The main threats to strutlav 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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