VU

Hieracium hemidiaphanum

Local name: spetsfjällig glandelfibbla

Unknown

Overview

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

Spetsfjällig glandelfibbla faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation in its specialized alpine and subalpine environments. The species' narrow ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat to higher elevations with limited available space. Grazing pressure from livestock and recreational activities in mountain areas further degrade the delicate plant communities where this hawkweed species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized hawkweed inhabits alpine and subalpine meadows, rocky slopes, and mountain grasslands at elevations typically between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires well-drained, nutrient-poor soils and thrives in the short growing seasons characteristic of high-altitude environments in Scandinavia.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is spetsfjällig glandelfibbla classified as Vulnerable?
spetsfjällig glandelfibbla 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. Spetsfjällig glandelfibbla faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation in its specialized alpine and subalpine environments. The species' narrow ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat to higher elevations with limited available space. Grazing pressure from livestock and recreational activities in mountain areas further degrade the delicate plant communities where this hawkweed species occurs.
Where does spetsfjällig glandelfibbla live?
spetsfjällig glandelfibbla 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 spetsfjällig glandelfibbla?
The main threats to spetsfjällig glandelfibbla 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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