Sorbus pontis-satanae
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.
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.
