Sorbus alnifrons
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sorbus alnifrons faces severe population decline due to habitat fragmentation and degradation of its specialized montane forest environments. The species is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat to higher elevations where available area becomes increasingly restricted. Human activities including logging, agricultural expansion, and infrastructure development have further reduced the already limited range of this endemic rowan species.
Habitat
Sorbus alnifrons inhabits montane deciduous and mixed forests, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters in mountainous regions. The species requires well-drained soils and partial canopy cover, often growing in forest edges and clearings within its specialized high-altitude ecosystem.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ROSACEAE
Threatened in Czechia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sorbus alnifrons classified as Endangered?
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