snipfibbla
Hieracium mucrodentatum
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
snipfibbla 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 mucrodentatum faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements and small, fragmented populations make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Rocky outcrops, limestone cliffs, and alpine grasslands at elevations between 800-2000m, typically in areas with well-drained calcareous soils. The species shows preference for open, sunny locations with sparse vegetation cover on steep slopes and cliff faces.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Hieracium mucrodentatum faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements and small, fragmented populations make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Habitat loss from agricultural conversion
Population fragmentation and isolation
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Climate change altering suitable habitat
Invasive plant species competition
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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). snipfibbla (Hieracium mucrodentatum). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/snipfibbla