slitsfibbla
Hieracium polyschistomorphum
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Hieracium
slitsfibbla belongs to the family Asteraceae, order Asterales, within the Magnoliopsida class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Hieracium polyschistomorphum faces severe threats from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' highly specialized ecological requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species occupies specialized alpine and subalpine grasslands, rocky slopes, and scree habitats typically found at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. It requires well-drained calcareous soils and open areas with minimal canopy cover in mountainous regions.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Hieracium polyschistomorphum faces severe threats from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' highly specialized ecological requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Habitat loss from agricultural conversion
Invasive plant species competition
Small population size and genetic bottlenecks
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Climate change altering suitable habitat conditions
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). slitsfibbla (Hieracium polyschistomorphum). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/slitsfibbla