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Sorbus rinzenii

Declining

Overview

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

Sorbus rinzenii faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Himalayan region, where habitat degradation from livestock grazing and agricultural expansion threatens remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this montane species to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat. The species' small population size makes it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic rowan species inhabits montane forests and alpine scrublands in the Himalayan region, typically occurring at elevations between 3,000-4,000 meters. It grows in rocky slopes and forest margins where it forms part of the subalpine vegetation community.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorbus rinzenii classified as Endangered?
Sorbus rinzenii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Sorbus rinzenii faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Himalayan region, where habitat degradation from livestock grazing and agricultural expansion threatens remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this montane species to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat. The species' small population size makes it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.
Where does Sorbus rinzenii live?
Sorbus rinzenii occurs in Bhutan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sorbus rinzenii?
The main threats to Sorbus rinzenii 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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