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Hieracium grandifoliatum

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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 grandifoliatum faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized montane environments. Agricultural expansion and grazing activities have reduced suitable habitat, while climate change threatens to shift optimal growing conditions to higher elevations. The species' limited distribution and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.

Threat summary

Habitat

This hawkweed species inhabits montane grasslands and alpine meadows, typically occurring on calcareous soils at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It favors open, well-drained slopes and rocky outcrops within subalpine vegetation communities.

TERRESTRIAL· majorTERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hieracium grandifoliatum classified as Vulnerable?
Hieracium grandifoliatum 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 grandifoliatum faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized montane environments. Agricultural expansion and grazing activities have reduced suitable habitat, while climate change threatens to shift optimal growing conditions to higher elevations. The species' limited distribution and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.
Where does Hieracium grandifoliatum live?
Hieracium grandifoliatum 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 grandifoliatum?
The main threats to Hieracium grandifoliatum 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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