Sorbus meierottii
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.
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.
