VU

Zottige Byssuskoralle

Lentaria byssiseda

Unknown

Overview

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

Lentaria byssiseda faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized forest ecosystems, where changes in moisture levels and substrate composition directly impact its survival. The species is particularly vulnerable to forestry practices that alter the microhabitat conditions essential for its growth, including the removal of decaying wood and changes to forest floor composition. Climate-induced shifts in precipitation patterns and temperature regimes further threaten the delicate ecological balance this fungus requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This distinctive coral fungus inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests, typically growing on decaying hardwood substrates and forest floor debris. It requires specific moisture conditions and stable microhabitat environments found in undisturbed woodland ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Zottige Byssuskoralle classified as Vulnerable?
Zottige Byssuskoralle 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. Lentaria byssiseda faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized forest ecosystems, where changes in moisture levels and substrate composition directly impact its survival. The species is particularly vulnerable to forestry practices that alter the microhabitat conditions essential for its growth, including the removal of decaying wood and changes to forest floor composition. Climate-induced shifts in precipitation patterns and temperature regimes further threaten the delicate ecological balance this fungus requires.
Where does Zottige Byssuskoralle live?
Zottige Byssuskoralle 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 Zottige Byssuskoralle?
The main threats to Zottige Byssuskoralle 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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