CRCritically Endangered
Wilmott's Whitebeam
Sorbus wilmottiana
StableENEUENEU
Overview
Aria wilmottiana, commonly known as Willmott's whitebeam, is a species of whitebeam in the family Rosaceae. It is endemic to England, and is found in the Avon Gorge, in Somerset and Gloucestershire. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Habitat
Forest· majorShrubland· majorGrassland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in ROSACEAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Wilmott's Whitebeam classified as Critically Endangered?
Wilmott's Whitebeam 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. Aria wilmottiana, commonly known as Willmott's whitebeam, is a species of whitebeam in the family Rosaceae. It is endemic to England, and is found in the Avon Gorge, in Somerset and Gloucestershire. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Where does Wilmott's Whitebeam live?
Wilmott's Whitebeam occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Wilmott's Whitebeam?
The main threats to Wilmott's Whitebeam are 8.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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