CR

Sorbus pontis-satanae

UnknownCREUCREU

Overview

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

Sorbus pontis-satanae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited population size makes it vulnerable to stochastic events, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized montane habitat requirements. Invasive plant species and altered fire regimes further threaten the remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered rowan species is endemic to limestone cliffs and rocky outcrops in montane regions. It typically grows in crevices and ledges of calcareous rock formations at elevations between 800-1200 meters.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorbus pontis-satanae classified as Critically Endangered?
Sorbus pontis-satanae 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 pontis-satanae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to limestone quarrying and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited population size makes it vulnerable to stochastic events, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized montane habitat requirements. Invasive plant species and altered fire regimes further threaten the remaining populations.
Where does Sorbus pontis-satanae live?
Sorbus pontis-satanae occurs in Czechia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sorbus pontis-satanae?
The main threats to Sorbus pontis-satanae 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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