Sorbus barrandienica
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.
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.
