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Hieracium ctenophyllum

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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 ctenophyllum faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range and specialized habitat requirements. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in traditional land management practices. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that may exceed the species' narrow ecological tolerance. Competition from invasive plant species and genetic isolation due to small population size further compound conservation challenges.

Threat summary

Habitat

Hieracium ctenophyllum occupies specialized montane grassland and rocky outcrop habitats, typically found in calcareous soils at specific elevations. The species requires well-drained, nutrient-poor substrates with minimal disturbance and specific microclimate conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hieracium ctenophyllum classified as Critically Endangered?
Hieracium ctenophyllum 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. Hieracium ctenophyllum faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range and specialized habitat requirements. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in traditional land management practices. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that may exceed the species' narrow ecological tolerance. Competition from invasive plant species and genetic isolation due to small population size further compound conservation challenges.
Where does Hieracium ctenophyllum live?
Hieracium ctenophyllum 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 ctenophyllum?
The main threats to Hieracium ctenophyllum 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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