CR

Sorbus scepusiensis

StableCREUCREU

Overview

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

Sorbus scepusiensis faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Carpathian Mountains of Slovakia. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from tourism development and recreational activities in its montane forest environment. Climate change poses an additional risk as warming temperatures may force this cold-adapted species to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic rowan species inhabits montane and subalpine forests in the Carpathian Mountains of Slovakia, typically growing on rocky slopes and forest edges at elevations between 800-1400 meters. It prefers well-drained soils in mixed deciduous-coniferous forests with adequate moisture and partial shade conditions.

Grassland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorbus scepusiensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Sorbus scepusiensis 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 scepusiensis faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Carpathian Mountains of Slovakia. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from tourism development and recreational activities in its montane forest environment. Climate change poses an additional risk as warming temperatures may force this cold-adapted species to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat.
Where does Sorbus scepusiensis live?
Sorbus scepusiensis occurs in Slovakia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sorbus scepusiensis?
The main threats to Sorbus scepusiensis 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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