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Sorbus eminentiformis

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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 eminentiformis faces severe population decline due to habitat fragmentation and degradation 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. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in mountainous regions continue to reduce and isolate remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic rowan species inhabits montane forests and woodland edges at elevations typically between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires well-drained soils in mixed deciduous-coniferous forest communities, often growing on rocky slopes and forest clearings where it can access adequate sunlight.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorbus eminentiformis classified as Endangered?
Sorbus eminentiformis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Sorbus eminentiformis faces severe population decline due to habitat fragmentation and degradation 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. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in mountainous regions continue to reduce and isolate remaining populations.
Where does Sorbus eminentiformis live?
Sorbus eminentiformis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sorbus eminentiformis?
The main threats to Sorbus eminentiformis 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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