Sorbus eystettensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sorbus eystettensis faces severe threats from its extremely limited distribution, existing only in a single location in Bavaria, Germany. The species is vulnerable to habitat degradation from human activities, invasive plant species competition, and potential genetic bottlenecks due to its tiny population size. Climate change poses additional risks to this endemic rowan, as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns could alter the specific microhabitat conditions it requires for survival.
Habitat
This endemic rowan species occupies limestone cliffs and rocky slopes in the Altmühl Valley of Bavaria, Germany. It grows in calcareous soils on steep terrain with specific microclimate conditions that support its highly specialized ecological requirements.
