CR

Sorbus schnizleiniana

StableCREUCREU

Overview

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

Sorbus schnizleiniana 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 agricultural expansion and grazing pressure in its montane environments. 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 rare rowan species inhabits rocky slopes, cliff faces, and montane grasslands in mountainous regions of central Europe. It typically grows in calcareous soils at elevations between 800-1500 meters, often in areas with sparse vegetation and exposed limestone substrates.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorbus schnizleiniana classified as Critically Endangered?
Sorbus schnizleiniana 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 schnizleiniana 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 agricultural expansion and grazing pressure in its montane environments. 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 schnizleiniana live?
Sorbus schnizleiniana occurs in Germany. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sorbus schnizleiniana?
The main threats to Sorbus schnizleiniana 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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