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Definition(s)

A taxon is Critically Endangered when the best available evidence indicates that it meets any of the criteria [A to E] for Critically Endangered, and it is therefore considered to be facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. (IUCN Red List Criteria, 2001)

Hierarchy

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