VU

sumpknorteskinn

Hyphodontia alienata

Unknown

Overview

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

Hyphodontia alienata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in old-growth forests. The species' dependence on specific host trees and microclimate conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and forest degradation. Climate change compounds these threats by altering the moisture and temperature regimes essential for this fungal species' survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This fungal species inhabits old-growth deciduous and mixed forests, forming distinctive tooth-like fruiting bodies on decaying hardwood substrates. It requires specific moisture levels and stable microclimate conditions found in mature forest ecosystems with minimal human disturbance.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is sumpknorteskinn classified as Vulnerable?
sumpknorteskinn 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. Hyphodontia alienata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in old-growth forests. The species' dependence on specific host trees and microclimate conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and forest degradation. Climate change compounds these threats by altering the moisture and temperature regimes essential for this fungal species' survival and reproduction.
Where does sumpknorteskinn live?
sumpknorteskinn occurs in Austria, Canada, Croatia, El Salvador, Estonia, and Finland (plus 17 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 sumpknorteskinn?
The main threats to sumpknorteskinn 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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