tajgaskinn
VU

tajgaskinn

Laurilia sulcata

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Laurilia sulcata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized boreal forest environments, where logging operations and forest fragmentation disrupt the delicate moss and lichen communities essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures alter the moisture regimes and species composition of northern forests, potentially reducing suitable microhabitat availability. The species' limited dispersal ability and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to rapid environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits mature boreal and subarctic forests, particularly favoring areas with rich moss and lichen ground cover in coniferous woodlands. It shows a preference for undisturbed forest floors with high moisture retention and stable microclimate conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is tajgaskinn classified as Vulnerable?
tajgaskinn 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. Laurilia sulcata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized boreal forest environments, where logging operations and forest fragmentation disrupt the delicate moss and lichen communities essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures alter the moisture regimes and species composition of northern forests, potentially reducing suitable microhabitat availability. The species' limited dispersal ability and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to rapid environmental changes.
Where does tajgaskinn live?
tajgaskinn 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 tajgaskinn?
The main threats to tajgaskinn 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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