CR

Taraxacum vestrogothicum

Local name: västgötamaskros

Unknown

Overview

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

Taraxacum vestrogothicum faces severe threats from habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' highly restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities that alter or destroy its native grassland ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Occupies dry grasslands, meadows, and open areas with calcareous soils in southwestern Sweden. Typically found in semi-natural grassland habitats including pastures and roadside verges at low to moderate elevations.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is västgötamaskros classified as Critically Endangered?
västgötamaskros 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. Taraxacum vestrogothicum faces severe threats from habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' highly restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities that alter or destroy its native grassland ecosystems.
Where does västgötamaskros live?
västgötamaskros 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 västgötamaskros?
The main threats to västgötamaskros 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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