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Sorbus barabitsii

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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 barabitsii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized montane habitat requirements. Small population size increases vulnerability to genetic bottlenecks and random demographic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered rowan species inhabits montane forests and rocky slopes at moderate to high elevations. It typically grows in mixed deciduous woodlands and forest edges with well-drained soils in mountainous terrain.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorbus barabitsii classified as Critically Endangered?
Sorbus barabitsii 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 barabitsii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized montane habitat requirements. Small population size increases vulnerability to genetic bottlenecks and random demographic events.
Where does Sorbus barabitsii live?
Sorbus barabitsii 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 barabitsii?
The main threats to Sorbus barabitsii 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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