VU

Valse abrikoosjeskorst

Pachyphiale carneola

Unknown

Overview

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

Pachyphiale carneola faces significant pressure from air pollution and acid rain, which alter the chemical composition of its bark substrates and reduce lichen diversity in urban and industrial areas. Forest fragmentation and intensive forestry practices that favor young, smooth-barked trees over the mature, rough-barked deciduous trees this species requires have contributed to habitat loss. Climate change may be shifting suitable habitat ranges northward, potentially outpacing the species' dispersal capabilities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This crustose lichen species grows primarily on the bark of mature deciduous trees, particularly favoring rough-barked species like oak, ash, and maple in temperate forests. It requires stable, humid microclimates typically found in old-growth or semi-natural woodland environments with minimal air pollution.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Valse abrikoosjeskorst classified as Vulnerable?
Valse abrikoosjeskorst 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. Pachyphiale carneola faces significant pressure from air pollution and acid rain, which alter the chemical composition of its bark substrates and reduce lichen diversity in urban and industrial areas. Forest fragmentation and intensive forestry practices that favor young, smooth-barked trees over the mature, rough-barked deciduous trees this species requires have contributed to habitat loss. Climate change may be shifting suitable habitat ranges northward, potentially outpacing the species' dispersal capabilities.
Where does Valse abrikoosjeskorst live?
Valse abrikoosjeskorst 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 Valse abrikoosjeskorst?
The main threats to Valse abrikoosjeskorst 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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