VU

Pyrus serikensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Pyrus serikensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Central Asia. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the understory vegetation essential for seedling establishment. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the montane ecosystems where this wild pear naturally occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pyrus serikensis inhabits montane slopes and valleys in Central Asian mountain ranges, typically growing in mixed deciduous forests and woodland edges at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species prefers well-drained soils on rocky slopes and is often found in association with other native fruit trees and shrubs in semi-arid mountainous terrain.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pyrus serikensis classified as Vulnerable?
Pyrus serikensis 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. Pyrus serikensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Central Asia. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the understory vegetation essential for seedling establishment. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the montane ecosystems where this wild pear naturally occurs.
Where does Pyrus serikensis live?
Pyrus serikensis 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 Pyrus serikensis?
The main threats to Pyrus serikensis 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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