(Xylaria corniformis) — Endangered

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Xylaria corniformis

Endangered

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About

Xylaria corniformis é um ascomiceto carbonáceo em forma de maça que produz estrómalos negros, firmes, em forma de chifre ou galho de veado, sobre madeira em decomposição em habitats florestais tropicais e subtropicais. É um decompositor saprotrófico de madeira que contribui para a degradação da lignocelulose nos ecossistemas florestais. Classificado como Em Perigo, as ameaças incluem o desmatamento tropical e a perda de habitats de floresta antiga.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)

Order

Xylariales (Xylariales)

Species

Xylaria corniformis ()

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Xylaria corniformis. It belongs to the genus Xylaria.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Xylaria corniformis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does belong to?

(Xylaria corniformis) belongs to the genus Xylaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Xylariaceae.

Is endangered?

Yes, (Xylaria corniformis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Xylaria corniformis) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Xylaria include Beechmast Candlesnuff, Bulbous Candlesnuff, Candle-Snuff Fungus, Fairy Sparklers, Horsehair Candlesnuff.