Peter-Mausohrhabichtskraut
Pilosella peteriana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Peter-Mausohrhabichtskraut faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Central European range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in traditional land management practices, as it depends on specific grazing regimes and soil conditions that are increasingly rare. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the delicate ecological balance of its specialized alpine and subalpine habitats.
Habitat
This rare hawkweed species inhabits specialized alpine and subalpine grasslands, typically found on calcareous soils in mountain meadows and pastures. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including traditional extensive grazing regimes and well-drained, nutrient-poor soils at elevations between 800-2000 meters.
Other threatened species in Asteraceae
Frequently asked questions
Why is Peter-Mausohrhabichtskraut classified as Endangered?
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