Sorbus amici-petri
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.
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.
