Viola hispida
CR

Viola hispida

StableCREUCREU

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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.

Viola hispida faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this violet requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Viola hispida typically inhabits specialized microhabitats within temperate grasslands, rocky outcrops, or forest margins with specific soil and moisture conditions. The species requires well-drained soils and particular light regimes that support its unique ecological niche.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Viola hispida classified as Critically Endangered?
Viola hispida 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. Viola hispida faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this violet requires for survival.
Where does Viola hispida live?
Viola hispida occurs in France. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Viola hispida?
The main threats to Viola hispida 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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