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Sorbus subdanubialis

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Overview

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

Sorbus subdanubialis faces severe pressure from habitat fragmentation and degradation of its specialized montane forest environments. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' ability to adapt or migrate.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare rowan species inhabits montane deciduous and mixed forests in the Carpathian Mountains, typically growing on rocky slopes and forest edges at elevations between 800-1400 meters. It requires well-drained soils and partial shade conditions characteristic of Central European mountain ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorbus subdanubialis classified as Vulnerable?
Sorbus subdanubialis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Sorbus subdanubialis faces severe pressure from habitat fragmentation and degradation of its specialized montane forest environments. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' ability to adapt or migrate.
Where does Sorbus subdanubialis live?
Sorbus subdanubialis occurs in Hungary, and 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 subdanubialis?
The main threats to Sorbus subdanubialis 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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