Sorbus pulchra
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sorbus pulchra faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range and small population size, making it highly vulnerable to stochastic events. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from grazing pressure and potential climate change impacts on its montane environment. Its limited reproductive success and narrow ecological requirements further compound conservation challenges.
Habitat
Sorbus pulchra occupies rocky montane slopes and cliff faces in mountainous regions, typically growing in crevices and on ledges where it can establish in thin soils. The species is adapted to harsh alpine conditions with extreme temperature fluctuations and limited growing seasons.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ROSACEAE
Threatened in Germany
Frequently asked questions
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