CR

Sorbus barrandienica

DecliningCREUCREU

Overview

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

Sorbus barrandienica faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Bohemian Karst region of the Czech Republic. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from limestone quarrying activities and urban development pressure in its limited geographic range. Climate change poses additional risks to this endemic species, as warming temperatures may alter the specific microhabitat conditions required for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic rowan species inhabits limestone cliffs, rocky outcrops, and sparse woodland areas within the Bohemian Karst landscape of central Czech Republic. It typically grows in calcareous soils on steep slopes and rocky terrain where few other tree species can establish.

Forest· majorGrassland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorbus barrandienica classified as Critically Endangered?
Sorbus barrandienica 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 barrandienica faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Bohemian Karst region of the Czech Republic. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from limestone quarrying activities and urban development pressure in its limited geographic range. Climate change poses additional risks to this endemic species, as warming temperatures may alter the specific microhabitat conditions required for its survival.
Where does Sorbus barrandienica live?
Sorbus barrandienica occurs in Czechia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sorbus barrandienica?
The main threats to Sorbus barrandienica 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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