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Hydnophlebia chrysorhiza (Torr.) Parmasto

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Scientific name
Hydnophlebia chrysorhiza
Author
(Torr.) Parmasto
Common names
 
IUCN Specialist Group
Mushroom, Bracket and Puffball
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Polyporales
Family
Meruliaceae
Assessment status
Proposed
Proposed by
Renato Lúcio Alvarenga
Comments etc.
Renato Lúcio Alvarenga, Tatiana Gibertoni

Assessment Notes

Taxonomic notes

Hydnophlebia chrysorhiza is the only species in the genus with spores narrowly ellipsoid to cylindrical and scattered clamps in the aculei hyphae.


Why suggested for a Global Red List Assessment?

This species is a quite common and well represented in temperate regions. However, the few reports in the tropics may indicate this species as rare in these regions.


Geographic range

The species in known in 8 countries. In Brazil, it is known in 3 of the 26 states.


Population and Trends

There are about 135 records of this species in GBIF, most of them in the USA and only 4 in Brazil.

Population Trend: Uncertain


Habitat and Ecology

In Brazil, the species is found only in Atlantic Forest.

Subtropical/Tropical Moist Lowland Forest

Threats

In Brazil, this species is not well distributed, registered only in Atlantic Rain Forest, a hotspot.

Housing & urban areasAgro-industry farmingHabitat shifting & alteration

Conservation Actions

Three reports in Brazil are in protected area, one is doubtful.

Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSite/area management

Research needed

Other areas should be studied in order to assess the distribution of this species.

TaxonomyPopulation size, distribution & trendsPopulation trends

Use and Trade

None

Unknown

Bibliography


Country occurrence

Regional Population and Trends

Country Trend Redlisted