Sorbus greenii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sorbus greenii faces severe threats from habitat degradation and extremely limited distribution, being restricted to a single location in Northern Ireland. The species is vulnerable to genetic bottlenecks due to its tiny population size and isolation. Climate change poses additional risks to this montane specialist, as warming temperatures may force the species beyond its narrow altitudinal range. Human disturbance and potential development pressures in its restricted habitat further compound conservation challenges.
Habitat
Sorbus greenii occupies rocky montane habitats and cliff ledges in upland areas of Northern Ireland. The species is adapted to nutrient-poor, well-drained soils on limestone substrates at moderate elevations.