CR

sankmaskros

Taraxacum pseudosuecicum

Unknown

Overview

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

Taraxacum pseudosuecicum faces severe threats from habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific environmental conditions required for this specialized dandelion species, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its restricted habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occupies specialized calcareous grasslands, limestone outcrops, and rocky slopes in northern European regions. It typically grows in open, well-drained soils with high calcium content at moderate elevations.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is sankmaskros classified as Critically Endangered?
sankmaskros 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. Taraxacum pseudosuecicum faces severe threats from habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific environmental conditions required for this specialized dandelion species, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its restricted habitat.
Where does sankmaskros live?
sankmaskros 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 sankmaskros?
The main threats to sankmaskros 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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