CR

Sorbus bakonyensis

UnknownCREUCREU

Overview

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

Sorbus bakonyensis faces severe population decline due to its extremely limited distribution in the Bakony Mountains of Hungary, where habitat degradation from forestry practices and invasive species encroachment threatens the remaining individuals. The species' narrow ecological requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the montane forest conditions this endemic species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sorbus bakonyensis is endemic to the deciduous and mixed montane forests of the Bakony Mountains in western Hungary. The species typically grows in rocky, calcareous soils on forest edges and clearings at elevations between 400-600 meters.

Shrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorbus bakonyensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Sorbus bakonyensis 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 bakonyensis faces severe population decline due to its extremely limited distribution in the Bakony Mountains of Hungary, where habitat degradation from forestry practices and invasive species encroachment threatens the remaining individuals. The species' narrow ecological requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the montane forest conditions this endemic species depends upon.
Where does Sorbus bakonyensis live?
Sorbus bakonyensis occurs in Hungary. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sorbus bakonyensis?
The main threats to Sorbus bakonyensis 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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