Sorbus cambrensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sorbus cambrensis faces severe threats from hybridization with related Sorbus species, which can lead to genetic swamping and loss of pure populations. The species is also vulnerable to habitat degradation from overgrazing by sheep and cattle in its montane environments. Climate change poses an additional risk as warming temperatures may force the species to retreat to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly limited.
Habitat
Sorbus cambrensis inhabits rocky slopes, cliff ledges, and montane grasslands in Wales, typically growing on acidic soils at elevations between 300-600 meters. The species favors well-drained, nutrient-poor sites with minimal competition from other vegetation.