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Sorbus madoniensis

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Overview

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

Sorbus madoniensis faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Madonie Mountains of Sicily, where habitat degradation from overgrazing by livestock has significantly reduced suitable growing sites. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push the species' optimal habitat zone to higher elevations with limited available space. The small, fragmented populations are also vulnerable to genetic bottlenecks and random environmental events that could eliminate entire subpopulations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic rowan species inhabits rocky limestone slopes and cliff faces in montane areas of the Madonie Mountains in Sicily, typically growing at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters. It thrives in calcareous soils with good drainage, often in association with other Mediterranean mountain flora in areas with cool, moist microclimates.

Forest· majorShrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorbus madoniensis classified as Endangered?
Sorbus madoniensis 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. Sorbus madoniensis faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Madonie Mountains of Sicily, where habitat degradation from overgrazing by livestock has significantly reduced suitable growing sites. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push the species' optimal habitat zone to higher elevations with limited available space. The small, fragmented populations are also vulnerable to genetic bottlenecks and random environmental events that could eliminate entire subpopulations.
Where does Sorbus madoniensis live?
Sorbus madoniensis occurs in Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sorbus madoniensis?
The main threats to Sorbus madoniensis 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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