CR

Sorbus rhodanthera

StableCREUCREU

Overview

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

Sorbus rhodanthera faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Carpathian Mountains, where habitat degradation from logging and infrastructure development threatens the few remaining stands. Climate change poses an additional threat as this montane species requires specific altitudinal conditions that are shifting upward, reducing available habitat. The species' limited reproductive capacity and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare rowan species inhabits montane forests and rocky slopes in the Carpathian Mountains, typically growing at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters. It occurs in mixed deciduous-coniferous forests and forest edges, often on limestone substrates with well-drained soils.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorbus rhodanthera classified as Critically Endangered?
Sorbus rhodanthera 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 rhodanthera faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Carpathian Mountains, where habitat degradation from logging and infrastructure development threatens the few remaining stands. Climate change poses an additional threat as this montane species requires specific altitudinal conditions that are shifting upward, reducing available habitat. The species' limited reproductive capacity and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.
Where does Sorbus rhodanthera live?
Sorbus rhodanthera 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 rhodanthera?
The main threats to Sorbus rhodanthera 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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