CR

Hieracium parmiferum

Local name: sköldfibbla

Unknown

Overview

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

Sköldfibbla faces severe threats from habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' highly specialized ecological requirements and small, fragmented populations make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and local extinctions.

Threat summary

Habitat

Occupies calcareous grasslands, rocky outcrops, and open woodland edges on limestone substrates, typically in montane and subalpine zones. Requires specific soil chemistry and light conditions found in traditional pastoral landscapes and natural cliff habitats.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is sköldfibbla classified as Critically Endangered?
sköldfibbla 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. Sköldfibbla faces severe threats from habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' highly specialized ecological requirements and small, fragmented populations make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and local extinctions.
Where does sköldfibbla live?
sköldfibbla 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 sköldfibbla?
The main threats to sköldfibbla 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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