CR

solmaskros

Taraxacum dissimile

Unknown

Overview

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

Solmaskros faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that affect its specialized ecological requirements. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats and population fragmentation.

Threat summary

Habitat

Solmaskros occupies specialized calcareous grasslands, rocky outcrops, and alpine meadows typically found at elevations between 200-1200 meters. The species requires well-drained soils with specific pH conditions and is often associated with traditional grazing landscapes and limestone substrates.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is solmaskros classified as Critically Endangered?
solmaskros is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Solmaskros faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that affect its specialized ecological requirements. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats and population fragmentation.
Where does solmaskros live?
solmaskros 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 solmaskros?
The main threats to solmaskros 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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