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NALT Full

Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
natural resources
biological resources
threatened species
endangered species

Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
natural resource management
wildlife management
threatened species
endangered species

Preferred term

endangered species

Type

Organism

Definition

A species as defined in the Endangered Species Act, that is in danger of extinction through a significant portion of its range. A species classified as threatened is likely to become an endangered species.
Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Fish Glossary
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

threatened species

Related concepts

Synonyms

endangered animals
endangered birds
endangered fish
endangered herbs
endangered plants

In other languages

especies en peligro de extinción

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/17424

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