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Sorbus atrimontis

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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 atrimontis faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range, being endemic to a single mountain location in Wales. The species is vulnerable to habitat degradation from grazing pressure, invasive plant species, and climate change effects on its specialized montane environment. Its tiny population size makes it exceptionally susceptible to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks that could drive it to extinction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered rowan species is restricted to rocky montane habitats on cliff ledges and steep slopes in the Welsh mountains. It occupies specialized niches in areas with thin soils and exposed rock faces, typically at elevations where it can avoid competition from more aggressive lowland species.

Forest· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorbus atrimontis classified as Critically Endangered?
Sorbus atrimontis 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. Sorbus atrimontis faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range, being endemic to a single mountain location in Wales. The species is vulnerable to habitat degradation from grazing pressure, invasive plant species, and climate change effects on its specialized montane environment. Its tiny population size makes it exceptionally susceptible to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks that could drive it to extinction.
Where does Sorbus atrimontis live?
Sorbus atrimontis 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 atrimontis?
The main threats to Sorbus atrimontis 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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