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Sorbus diversicolor

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Overview

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

Sorbus diversicolor faces severe population decline due to habitat fragmentation and loss of its specialized montane forest environments. The species is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat to higher elevations where available area becomes increasingly limited. Overgrazing by livestock and browsing pressure from deer further threaten regeneration of young trees, while the species' naturally small population size makes it susceptible to genetic bottlenecks and local extinctions.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sorbus diversicolor inhabits montane deciduous and mixed forests, typically occurring on rocky slopes and forest edges at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. The species shows preference for well-drained soils in partially shaded environments within temperate mountain ecosystems.

Forest· majorShrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorbus diversicolor classified as Vulnerable?
Sorbus diversicolor is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Sorbus diversicolor faces severe population decline due to habitat fragmentation and loss of its specialized montane forest environments. The species is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat to higher elevations where available area becomes increasingly limited. Overgrazing by livestock and browsing pressure from deer further threaten regeneration of young trees, while the species' naturally small population size makes it susceptible to genetic bottlenecks and local extinctions.
Where does Sorbus diversicolor live?
Sorbus diversicolor occurs in Slovakia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sorbus diversicolor?
The main threats to Sorbus diversicolor 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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