ENEndangered
Leigh Wood's Whitebeam
Sorbus leighensis
IncreasingENEUENEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in ROSACEAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Leigh Wood's Whitebeam classified as Endangered?
Leigh Wood's Whitebeam 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Leigh Wood's Whitebeam live?
Leigh Wood's Whitebeam 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 Leigh Wood's Whitebeam?
The main threats to Leigh Wood's Whitebeam are 8.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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