CR

Sorbus busambarensis

UnknownCREUCREU

Overview

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

Sorbus busambarensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in the Busambara Hills of Uganda. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local disturbances, including agricultural expansion and charcoal production. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns may alter the montane forest conditions this endemic rowan requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic rowan species inhabits montane forests in the Busambara Hills of Uganda, typically growing in cool, moist conditions at higher elevations. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these East African montane forest ecosystems.

Shrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorbus busambarensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Sorbus busambarensis 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 busambarensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in the Busambara Hills of Uganda. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local disturbances, including agricultural expansion and charcoal production. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns may alter the montane forest conditions this endemic rowan requires for survival.
Where does Sorbus busambarensis live?
Sorbus busambarensis occurs in Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sorbus busambarensis?
The main threats to Sorbus busambarensis 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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