Question

Which of the following IUCN Red List categories indicates a species that is not currently facing significant threats but might in the future?

1. Critically Endangered
2. Endangered
3. Near Threatened
4. Extinct in the Wild

• A. 2 only
• B. None of these
• C. 3 only
• D. 1 only

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 3 only

Near Threatened

• Species that are not included under those facing critical extinction threats or those that are at risk but are considered likely to face threats in the near future.

Least Concern

• Species that are not included in the categories of critically endangered, endangered, or near threatened.