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Biological diversity

Definition(s)

A taxon is Near Threatened when it has been evaluated against the criteria but does not qualify for Critically Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable now, but is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future. (Source: IUCN RED LIST categories, 2001)

Hierarchy

Alternative labels:
depleted species

In other languages

French
espèce menacée
Russian
виды, находящиеся под угрозой
Spanish
especie amenazada
Arabic
نوع مهدد بالانقراض

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Multimedia

United Nations Decade on Biodiversity