VUVulnerable

Hieracium durum

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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 durum faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized alpine and subalpine environments. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in grazing patterns, as both overgrazing and abandonment of traditional pastoral practices can alter the delicate balance of its grassland habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and precipitation patterns in high-altitude ecosystems, potentially forcing this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable areas.
Threat summary

Habitat

Hieracium durum inhabits alpine and subalpine grasslands, typically occurring on calcareous soils in mountainous regions of central and southern Europe. The species thrives in open, well-drained meadows and rocky slopes at elevations between 1,500 and 2,800 meters, often in areas with traditional pastoral management.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hieracium durum classified as Vulnerable?

Hieracium durum is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Hieracium durum faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized alpine and subalpine environments. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in grazing patterns, as both overgrazing and abandonment of traditional pastoral practices can alter the delicate balance of its grassland habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and precipitation patterns in high-altitude ecosystems, potentially forcing this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable areas.

Where does Hieracium durum live?

Hieracium durum 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 durum?

The main threats to Hieracium durum 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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