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Ved-skivelav

Trapeliopsis glaucolepidea

Unknown

Overview

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

Ved-skivelav faces severe pressure from air pollution, particularly nitrogen deposition and sulfur compounds that alter the chemical composition of its bark substrates. Forest management practices including clear-cutting and selective logging destroy the mature deciduous trees this lichen requires for colonization. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations that affect the delicate moisture balance essential for lichen survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ved-skivelav grows exclusively on the bark of mature deciduous trees, particularly favoring old beech, oak, and maple trees in humid, well-established forest environments. The species requires stable microclimatic conditions with consistent moisture levels and minimal air pollution exposure.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Other threatened species in Trapeliaceae

Greenish Mottled-disk LichenCR

Greenish Mottled-disk Lichen

Trapeliopsis viridescens

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ved-skivelav classified as Vulnerable?
Ved-skivelav 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. Ved-skivelav faces severe pressure from air pollution, particularly nitrogen deposition and sulfur compounds that alter the chemical composition of its bark substrates. Forest management practices including clear-cutting and selective logging destroy the mature deciduous trees this lichen requires for colonization. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature fluctuations that affect the delicate moisture balance essential for lichen survival.
Where does Ved-skivelav live?
Ved-skivelav 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 Ved-skivelav?
The main threats to Ved-skivelav 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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