smooth catsear
VU

smooth catsear

Hypochaeris glabra

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypochaeris_glabra

Overview

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

Smooth catsear faces severe population declines primarily due to agricultural intensification and habitat conversion across its native Mediterranean range. Urban development and infrastructure expansion have fragmented remaining populations, while changes in traditional grazing practices have altered the disturbance regimes this species depends upon. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting suitable habitat zones and altering precipitation patterns critical for this annual herb's reproductive cycle.

Threat summary

Habitat

Smooth catsear inhabits open grasslands, disturbed soils, and Mediterranean scrublands, typically favoring sandy or gravelly substrates with moderate disturbance. The species thrives in areas with seasonal moisture patterns and often colonizes roadsides, field margins, and other semi-natural habitats within its native range.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is smooth catsear classified as Vulnerable?
smooth catsear 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. Smooth catsear faces severe population declines primarily due to agricultural intensification and habitat conversion across its native Mediterranean range. Urban development and infrastructure expansion have fragmented remaining populations, while changes in traditional grazing practices have altered the disturbance regimes this species depends upon. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting suitable habitat zones and altering precipitation patterns critical for this annual herb's reproductive cycle.
Where does smooth catsear live?
smooth catsear 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 smooth catsear?
The main threats to smooth catsear 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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