VU

skytfibbla

Hieracium scytophyllum

Unknown

Overview

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

Hieracium scytophyllum faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized alpine and subalpine environments. Climate change poses a particular threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat. Recreational activities including hiking and skiing development in mountain regions further fragment its already restricted range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This hawkweed species inhabits alpine and subalpine grasslands, rocky slopes, and mountain meadows at elevations typically above 1,500 meters. It thrives in well-drained, nutrient-poor soils characteristic of high-altitude environments with short growing seasons.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is skytfibbla classified as Vulnerable?
skytfibbla is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Hieracium scytophyllum faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized alpine and subalpine environments. Climate change poses a particular threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat. Recreational activities including hiking and skiing development in mountain regions further fragment its already restricted range.
Where does skytfibbla live?
skytfibbla 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 skytfibbla?
The main threats to skytfibbla 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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