CR

Sorbus eystettensis

UnknownCREUCREU

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.

Threat summary

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.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorGrassland· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservationAwareness & communications

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorbus eystettensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Sorbus eystettensis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. 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.
Where does Sorbus eystettensis live?
Sorbus eystettensis occurs in Germany. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sorbus eystettensis?
The main threats to Sorbus eystettensis 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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