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Sorbus amici-petri

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Overview

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

Sorbus amici-petri faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range and small population size, making it highly vulnerable to stochastic events. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from grazing pressure and potential climate change impacts on its specialized montane environment. Human activities including infrastructure development and recreational use of its limited habitat pose additional risks to the remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic rowan species inhabits rocky montane slopes and cliff faces in specialized alpine environments. It typically grows in calcareous soils at high elevations where it has adapted to harsh mountain conditions with limited soil depth and extreme weather exposure.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorbus amici-petri classified as Endangered?
Sorbus amici-petri is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Sorbus amici-petri faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range and small population size, making it highly vulnerable to stochastic events. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from grazing pressure and potential climate change impacts on its specialized montane environment. Human activities including infrastructure development and recreational use of its limited habitat pose additional risks to the remaining populations.
Where does Sorbus amici-petri live?
Sorbus amici-petri occurs in Slovakia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sorbus amici-petri?
The main threats to Sorbus amici-petri 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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