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Hieracium psittacinum

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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 psittacinum faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized alpine environments. The species is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force alpine plant communities to migrate upslope, reducing available habitat. Recreational activities including hiking and skiing development in mountain regions further fragment the limited populations of this endemic hawkweed.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic hawkweed species occupies specialized alpine and subalpine habitats, typically found in rocky crevices, scree slopes, and alpine grasslands at high elevations. It requires well-drained, mineral-rich soils characteristic of mountain environments with specific microclimatic conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hieracium psittacinum classified as Critically Endangered?
Hieracium psittacinum 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 psittacinum faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized alpine environments. The species is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force alpine plant communities to migrate upslope, reducing available habitat. Recreational activities including hiking and skiing development in mountain regions further fragment the limited populations of this endemic hawkweed.
Where does Hieracium psittacinum live?
Hieracium psittacinum 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 psittacinum?
The main threats to Hieracium psittacinum 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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