CR

Sorbus lancifolia

DecliningCREUCREU

Overview

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

Sorbus lancifolia faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Carpathian Mountains, where habitat degradation from logging and infrastructure development threatens the few remaining stands. Climate change poses an additional threat as this montane species requires specific elevation zones and cool, moist conditions that are becoming increasingly scarce. The species' limited reproductive capacity and slow growth rate make recovery particularly challenging once populations are disturbed.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sorbus lancifolia inhabits montane deciduous and mixed forests in the Carpathian Mountains, typically growing on rocky slopes and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. The species prefers well-drained, calcareous soils in cool, humid microclimates characteristic of Central European mountain ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorbus lancifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Sorbus lancifolia 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 lancifolia faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Carpathian Mountains, where habitat degradation from logging and infrastructure development threatens the few remaining stands. Climate change poses an additional threat as this montane species requires specific elevation zones and cool, moist conditions that are becoming increasingly scarce. The species' limited reproductive capacity and slow growth rate make recovery particularly challenging once populations are disturbed.
Where does Sorbus lancifolia live?
Sorbus lancifolia occurs in Norway. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sorbus lancifolia?
The main threats to Sorbus lancifolia 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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