CR

Sorbus lingshiensis

Declining

Overview

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

Sorbus lingshiensis faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Tibetan Plateau region. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from overgrazing by livestock, particularly yaks and sheep, which prevents natural regeneration. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures alter the high-altitude ecosystems this endemic rowan depends upon. Human activities including infrastructure development and collection for traditional uses further pressure the remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic rowan species inhabits high-altitude mountain slopes and valleys in the Tibetan Plateau region, typically growing in rocky terrain and alpine meadows between 3,000-4,500 meters elevation. It occurs in harsh montane environments characterized by extreme temperature fluctuations and short growing seasons.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorbus lingshiensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Sorbus lingshiensis 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 lingshiensis faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Tibetan Plateau region. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from overgrazing by livestock, particularly yaks and sheep, which prevents natural regeneration. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures alter the high-altitude ecosystems this endemic rowan depends upon. Human activities including infrastructure development and collection for traditional uses further pressure the remaining populations.
Where does Sorbus lingshiensis live?
Sorbus lingshiensis occurs in Belgium, and Bhutan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sorbus lingshiensis?
The main threats to Sorbus lingshiensis 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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