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Entrophospora infrequens (I.R. Hall) R.N. Ames & R.W. Schneid.

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Scientific name
Entrophospora infrequens
Author
(I.R. Hall) R.N. Ames & R.W. Schneid.
Common names
 
IUCN Specialist Group
Unknown
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Glomeromycota
Class
Glomeromycetes
Order
Diversisporales
Family
Acaulosporaceae
Assessment status
Proposed
Proposed by
Joana Veras
Comments etc.
Joana Veras

Assessment Notes

Taxonomic notes

Spores of light orange brown to dark orange brown color, measuring from 100-160 µm. The spore wall, in the L3 layer, has thorn-shaped ornaments.Formerly called Glomus infrequens


Why suggested for a Global Red List Assessment?

Considering the common record of this species in different ecosystems and countries I suggest its classification as LC.


Geographic range

This species has a worldwide distribution, and it has been recorded
in at least 20 counties.


Population and Trends

Although the species has only 44 occurrences distributed in 10 countries in the GBIF, with records for Brazil this number is possibly much higher.

Population Trend: Improving


Habitat and Ecology

In Brazil, this species is registered in different biomes, such as Amazon rainforest, Cerrado, Atlantic rainforest and Caatinga

Subtropical/Tropical Dry ForestSubtropical/Tropical Moist Lowland Forest

Threats

All actions that pose a danger to natural environments will affect this and
other species of mycorrhizal fungi.

Housing & urban areasShifting agriculture

Conservation Actions

Conservation actions for this species include the creation and
maintenance of protected areas.

Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restoration

Research needed

Further studies on the ecology, taxonomy and distribution of this species, may help to understand the effects of disturbances on the community of these fungi.

TaxonomyPopulation size, distribution & trendsHarvest, use & livelihoods

Use and Trade

Unknown

Bibliography

WINAGRASKI, Etienne et al. DIVERSITY OF ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI IN FOREST ECOSYSTEMS OF BRAZIL: A REVIEW. Cerne, v. 25, n. 1, p. 25-35, 2019.
JOBIM¹, KHADIJA; OLIVEIRA, BRUNA IOHANNA SANTOS; GOTO, BRUNO TOMIO. Checklist of the Glomeromycota in the Brazilian Savanna. 2016.
MAIA, Leonor Costa et al. Species diversity of Glomeromycota in Brazilian biomes. Sydowia, v. 72, p. 181-205, 2020.
http://www.zor.zut.edu.pl/Glomeromycota/Ambispora appendicula.html


Country occurrence

Regional Population and Trends

Country Trend Redlisted