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A species relative risk of extinction, as determined by the IUCN - The World Conservation Union. More
No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Known only to survive in cultivation, in captivity or as a naturalized population.
Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.
Does not qualify for Critically Endangered, Endagnered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened
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