Near-threatened species

A near-threatened species is a conservation status given to species or lower taxa that may be endangered in the near future. However, it does not mean that the species is threatened.[1]

Conservation status
Risk of extinction
Extinction

Extinct
Extinct in the Wild

Threatened

Critically Endangered
Endangered
Vulnerable
Threatened

Lower risk

Conservation Dependent
Near Threatened
Least Concern

See also

World Conservation Union
IUCN Red List

Diagram of Near Threatened in relation to other IUCN categories.

The Near Threatened taxa usually includes the Vulnerable species.

Mammal

Here is a list of nearly threatened mammals. They are:

Bird

Here is a list of nearly threatened birds. They are:

Near-threatened Species Media

References

  1. "Guidelines for Using the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria, PDF" (PDF). IUCN Standards and Petitions Subcommittee. May 2010. p. 8. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-02-21. Retrieved 2012-08-10.

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