VU

Hieracium obtusoserratum

Local name: vågfibbla

Unknown

Overview

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

Vågfibbla faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted coastal environments, where urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment its specialized dune and rocky shore habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through rising sea levels and increased storm intensity, which directly impact the species' narrow coastal distribution. Agricultural intensification and recreational activities in coastal areas further compress the available habitat for this endemic Scandinavian hawkweed.

Threat summary

Habitat

Vågfibbla is endemic to coastal environments along rocky shores, sandy beaches, and stabilized dunes in Scandinavia. The species typically grows in nutrient-poor, well-drained soils in open areas with moderate salt exposure from sea spray.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is vågfibbla classified as Vulnerable?
vågfibbla 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. Vågfibbla faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted coastal environments, where urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment its specialized dune and rocky shore habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through rising sea levels and increased storm intensity, which directly impact the species' narrow coastal distribution. Agricultural intensification and recreational activities in coastal areas further compress the available habitat for this endemic Scandinavian hawkweed.
Where does vågfibbla live?
vågfibbla 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 vågfibbla?
The main threats to vågfibbla 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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