CRCritically Endangered
Sorbus cucullifera
UnknownCREUCREU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sorbus cucullifera faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range and small population size. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from grazing pressure and potential climate change impacts on its montane environment. Its limited genetic diversity and isolated populations make it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and environmental changes.
Habitat
This rare rowan species inhabits rocky montane slopes and cliff ledges in mountainous regions. It typically grows in calcareous soils at high elevations where it can find suitable microhabitats protected from extreme weather conditions.
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryEx-situ conservation
