Conservation status assessments

Conservation status assessments evaluate how at risk a species or habitat is of becoming extinct or significantly declining. Experts consider factors like population size, trends over time, habitat quality, and threats such as habitat loss, pollution, or overexploitation. Based on this information, they assign a category—such as Least Concern, Vulnerable, Endangered, or Critically Endangered—that reflects the species' risk level. These assessments help prioritize conservation efforts, inform policies, and raise awareness about the need to protect biodiversity effectively.