(Hyphoderma orphanellum) — Near Threatened

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Hyphoderma orphanellum

Near Threatened

About

Hyphoderma orphanellum is a corticioid fungus in the family Polyporaceae, assessed as Near Threatened (NT). It forms thin, resupinate fruiting bodies on dead wood of broadleaf trees in mature or old-growth forest environments. Its near-threatened status reflects its sensitivity to the removal of deadwood and disturbance of old-growth forests.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Polyporales (Polyporales)

Species

Hyphoderma orphanellum ()

Names in Other Languages

German Kopfzystiden-Stachelhaut

Similar Species in Hyphoderma

Hyphoderma occidentale

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Hyphoderma orphanellum. It belongs to the genus Hyphoderma.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Hyphoderma orphanellum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does belong to?

(Hyphoderma orphanellum) belongs to the genus Hyphoderma, which is part of the taxonomic family Hyphodermataceae.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Hyphoderma orphanellum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Hyphoderma include , , , , .