Sorbus atrimontis
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.
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.
