VU

Hieracium subramosum

Local name: småländsk rufsfibbla

Unknown

Overview

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

Småländsk rufsfibbla faces severe population decline due to habitat fragmentation and loss of traditional agricultural practices in southern Sweden. The species depends on semi-natural grasslands and forest edges that are increasingly converted to intensive agriculture or abandoned, leading to succession and overgrowth. Competition from more aggressive plant species and changes in grazing patterns have further reduced suitable habitat availability.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Swedish hawkweed inhabits semi-natural grasslands, forest edges, and traditional agricultural landscapes in the Småland region. It requires open to semi-open habitats with moderate disturbance regimes, typically found in areas maintained by traditional grazing or mowing practices.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is småländsk rufsfibbla classified as Vulnerable?
småländsk rufsfibbla 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. Småländsk rufsfibbla faces severe population decline due to habitat fragmentation and loss of traditional agricultural practices in southern Sweden. The species depends on semi-natural grasslands and forest edges that are increasingly converted to intensive agriculture or abandoned, leading to succession and overgrowth. Competition from more aggressive plant species and changes in grazing patterns have further reduced suitable habitat availability.
Where does småländsk rufsfibbla live?
småländsk rufsfibbla 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 småländsk rufsfibbla?
The main threats to småländsk rufsfibbla 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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