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Caucasian Hawkweed

Hieracium caucasiense

Declining

Overview

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

Hieracium caucasiense faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Caucasus mountain range. Alpine meadow destruction through overgrazing by livestock and infrastructure development for tourism has fragmented the species' already limited populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force alpine species to migrate upslope, reducing available habitat area and potentially eliminating suitable conditions entirely.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic hawkweed inhabits alpine and subalpine meadows in the Caucasus Mountains, typically growing at elevations between 1,800-3,000 meters. It favors well-drained rocky slopes and grasslands with sparse vegetation cover in montane environments.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Caucasian Hawkweed classified as Endangered?
Caucasian Hawkweed 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 caucasiense faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Caucasus mountain range. Alpine meadow destruction through overgrazing by livestock and infrastructure development for tourism has fragmented the species' already limited populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force alpine species to migrate upslope, reducing available habitat area and potentially eliminating suitable conditions entirely.
Where does Caucasian Hawkweed live?
Caucasian Hawkweed occurs in Russia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Caucasian Hawkweed?
The main threats to Caucasian Hawkweed 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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