CR

granlundsfibbla

Hieracium abiegni

Unknown

Overview

Hieracium abiegni is a rare perennial hawkweed species endemic to specific montane regions, characterized by its distinctive pale yellow flower heads and deeply lobed basal leaves with silvery undersides. This specialized herbaceous plant plays a crucial role in its alpine ecosystem by providing nectar for high-altitude pollinators and serving as a host plant for several endemic invertebrate species.

Granlundsfibbla faces severe threats from habitat loss due to forestry practices and infrastructure development in its specialized montane environments. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, moist conditions this alpine hawkweed requires, while its extremely limited distribution makes populations vulnerable to local extinctions.

Threat summary

Habitat

Specialized montane and subalpine environments, typically found in rocky outcrops, forest clearings, and meadows at higher elevations in Scandinavian mountain regions. Requires cool, moist conditions with well-drained soils and partial shade from surrounding coniferous forests.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is granlundsfibbla classified as Critically Endangered?
granlundsfibbla is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Granlundsfibbla faces severe threats from habitat loss due to forestry practices and infrastructure development in its specialized montane environments. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, moist conditions this alpine hawkweed requires, while its extremely limited distribution makes populations vulnerable to local extinctions.
Where does granlundsfibbla live?
granlundsfibbla 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 granlundsfibbla?
The main threats to granlundsfibbla 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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