CR

Sorbus meierottii

StableCREUCREU

Overview

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

Sorbus meierottii faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range and small population size. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from grazing pressure and potential climate change impacts on its specialized montane environment. Its limited genetic diversity and isolated populations make it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare rowan species inhabits rocky slopes and cliff faces in montane environments, typically growing in calcareous soils at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters. It occurs in specialized microhabitats within mixed deciduous and coniferous forest margins where it can access adequate light while remaining protected from extreme weather conditions.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area managementEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorbus meierottii classified as Critically Endangered?
Sorbus meierottii 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 meierottii faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range and small population size. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from grazing pressure and potential climate change impacts on its specialized montane environment. Its limited genetic diversity and isolated populations make it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and environmental changes.
Where does Sorbus meierottii live?
Sorbus meierottii occurs in Germany. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sorbus meierottii?
The main threats to Sorbus meierottii 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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