Rough Hawkbit
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Rough Hawkbit

Leontodon hispidus

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leontodon_hispidus

Overview

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

Rough Hawkbit faces severe decline across its European range due to intensive agricultural practices that eliminate the species-rich grasslands it requires. Agricultural intensification, including increased fertilizer use and conversion to monoculture crops, has dramatically reduced suitable habitat. Urban development and infrastructure expansion further fragment remaining populations, while changes in traditional grazing regimes alter the open grassland structure essential for this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Rough Hawkbit inhabits species-rich calcareous grasslands, chalk downs, and traditional hay meadows across Europe. The species requires nutrient-poor, well-drained soils in open grassland environments with minimal disturbance and traditional extensive grazing or mowing regimes.

TERRESTRIAL· majorTERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rough Hawkbit classified as Endangered?
Rough Hawkbit is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Rough Hawkbit faces severe decline across its European range due to intensive agricultural practices that eliminate the species-rich grasslands it requires. Agricultural intensification, including increased fertilizer use and conversion to monoculture crops, has dramatically reduced suitable habitat. Urban development and infrastructure expansion further fragment remaining populations, while changes in traditional grazing regimes alter the open grassland structure essential for this species' survival.
Where does Rough Hawkbit live?
Rough Hawkbit 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 Rough Hawkbit?
The main threats to Rough Hawkbit 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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