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Hieracium bembicophorum

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Hieracium bembicophorum faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited Mediterranean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to grazing pressure and trampling, which destroys the specialized rocky outcrop habitats it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, affecting the delicate moisture balance these plants need for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic hawkweed species inhabits rocky outcrops, limestone cliffs, and dry Mediterranean scrublands at moderate elevations. It typically grows in crevices and on exposed rocky surfaces where competition from other vegetation is limited.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hieracium bembicophorum classified as Endangered?
Hieracium bembicophorum is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Hieracium bembicophorum faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited Mediterranean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to grazing pressure and trampling, which destroys the specialized rocky outcrop habitats it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, affecting the delicate moisture balance these plants need for survival.
Where does Hieracium bembicophorum live?
Hieracium bembicophorum 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 Hieracium bembicophorum?
The main threats to Hieracium bembicophorum 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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