VU

Stypella subgelatinosa

Unknown

Overview

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

Stypella subgelatinosa faces significant pressure from habitat degradation as old-growth forests are cleared or fragmented for agriculture and urban development. The species' dependence on specific microhabitat conditions within mature forest ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in forest structure and composition. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature regimes essential for this fungus's reproductive cycles and substrate availability.

Threat summary

Habitat

This gelatinous fungus inhabits old-growth deciduous and mixed forests, typically growing on decaying hardwood substrates in areas with high humidity and stable microclimatic conditions. It requires mature forest ecosystems with abundant dead wood and minimal disturbance to maintain the specific moisture and temperature conditions necessary for its development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Stypella subgelatinosa classified as Vulnerable?
Stypella subgelatinosa 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. Stypella subgelatinosa faces significant pressure from habitat degradation as old-growth forests are cleared or fragmented for agriculture and urban development. The species' dependence on specific microhabitat conditions within mature forest ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in forest structure and composition. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature regimes essential for this fungus's reproductive cycles and substrate availability.
Where does Stypella subgelatinosa live?
Stypella subgelatinosa 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 Stypella subgelatinosa?
The main threats to Stypella subgelatinosa 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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