CR

Sorbus perlonga

UnknownCREUCREU

Overview

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

Sorbus perlonga faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Carpathian Mountains, where it exists in only a few isolated locations. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from logging activities and infrastructure development in montane forest areas. Climate change poses an additional risk as warming temperatures may force this cold-adapted species to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sorbus perlonga inhabits montane deciduous and mixed forests in the Carpathian Mountains, typically growing on rocky slopes and forest edges at elevations between 800-1400 meters. The species prefers well-drained soils in partially shaded locations within beech and spruce forest communities.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorbus perlonga classified as Critically Endangered?
Sorbus perlonga 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 perlonga faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Carpathian Mountains, where it exists in only a few isolated locations. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from logging activities and infrastructure development in montane forest areas. Climate change poses an additional risk as warming temperatures may force this cold-adapted species to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat.
Where does Sorbus perlonga live?
Sorbus perlonga 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 perlonga?
The main threats to Sorbus perlonga 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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