CR

Hieracium placibile

Local name: möfibbla

Unknown

Overview

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

Hieracium placibile faces severe threats from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' highly specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occupies specialized calcareous grasslands and rocky outcrops in montane regions, typically found on limestone substrates between 800-1500m elevation. It requires well-drained soils with specific pH conditions and open canopy areas with moderate grazing pressure.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is möfibbla classified as Critically Endangered?
möfibbla 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 placibile faces severe threats from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' highly specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Where does möfibbla live?
möfibbla 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 möfibbla?
The main threats to möfibbla 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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