Question

What does the 'Not Evaluated' category in the IUCN Red List signify?

1. Species that are extinct.
2. Species that have not yet been assessed for their extinction risk.
3. Species that are critically endangered.
4. Species that are least likely to go extinct.

• A. 2 only
• B. None of these
• C. All
• D. 2, 4

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 2 only

Data Deficient

Species for which there is insufficient information to assess their risk of extinction, either directly or indirectly, based on their distribution or population status.

Not Evaluated

Species that have not been assessed for their risk of extinction.