CR

Pyrus tadshikistanica

Declining

Overview

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

Pyrus tadshikistanica faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its limited mountain range. The species is further threatened by climate change impacts on its high-altitude habitat, with warming temperatures forcing populations to retreat to increasingly restricted elevations. Collection pressure for traditional uses and the species' extremely small population size make it vulnerable to local extinction from even minor disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered wild pear is endemic to high-altitude mountain slopes and rocky outcrops in the Pamir-Alai mountain system of Tajikistan. It typically grows in subalpine and alpine zones between 2,000-3,500 meters elevation, often on steep, well-drained slopes with sparse vegetation cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pyrus tadshikistanica classified as Critically Endangered?
Pyrus tadshikistanica 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. Pyrus tadshikistanica faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its limited mountain range. The species is further threatened by climate change impacts on its high-altitude habitat, with warming temperatures forcing populations to retreat to increasingly restricted elevations. Collection pressure for traditional uses and the species' extremely small population size make it vulnerable to local extinction from even minor disturbances.
Where does Pyrus tadshikistanica live?
Pyrus tadshikistanica 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 tadshikistanica?
The main threats to Pyrus tadshikistanica 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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