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A species of plant or animal that has declined in numbers to a point where further irreversible decline and extinction{3} has a significant chance. Lists of endangered species are maintained by government agencies, and in many cases the killing of such species or destruction of their habitat is prohibited by law.
Any species of animal or plant that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Endangered species are identified by the Secretary of Interior, and protected in accordance with the 1973 Endangered Species Act.
Any species of fish, wildlife, or plants which have been designated as such by regulation by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources. Designation occurs when the continued existence of these species as viable components of the State's resources is determined to be in jeopardy. This includes any species determined to be an "endangered" species pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act.
Species of plants and animals that are threatened with either extinction or serious depletion in their range and that are formally listed as such by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Plant or animal species that are severely reduced in numbers or close to becoming extinct.
in the system of categories developed by IUCN, it is a species that is considered to be in imminent danger of extinction unless the factors threatening its survival are removed.
an animal or plant species whose population has decreased to the point where it is in danger of disappearing forever. Also a federal or state legal term noting an animal with special protections.
A species which is in danger of imminent extinction.
A plant or animal that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Endangered species are rarely identified by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
A species found in nature that has so few surviving individuals that the it could soon become extinct in all or most of its natural range. Also see threatened species.
A species under threat of imminent extinction.
species or ecological communities likely to become extinct unless action is taken to remove the factors that threaten their survival
those animals and plants listed by the US Department of the Interior as being in peril of extinction in their natural habitats.
A species the total population of which is declining to relatively low levels, a trend that if continued will result in extinction.
any species or subspecies in immediate danger of becoming extinct throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians that are in danger of extinction, usually because of environmental changes and human activity
in severe danger of becoming extinct in the near future unless immediate steps are taken to protect the species
a group of plants or animals that is in danger of becoming extinct unless something is done to protect and increase their numbers
a plant or animal in danger of becoming extinct
a plant or animal that in danger of disappearing from the face of the earth if its situation is not improved
a plant or animal that is living in an endangered habitat
a plant or animal that is more susceptable to pesticide exposure than others
a plant or animal whose population is so small that it is close to becoming extinct
a population of organisms (frequently but not always a taxonomic species ) which is either (a) so few in number or (b) threatened by changing environmental or predation parameters that it is at risk of becoming extinct
a species whose endangerd species population is so small that it is in danger of becoming extinct
a species whose population is so small that it is at risk of becoming extinct
a type of animal or plant that is in immediate danger of extinction
any plant or animal in immediate danger of becoming extinct
A species is endangered when the total number of remaining members may not be sufficient to reproduce enough offspring to ensure survival of the species. Rare, Threatened, endangered, and species of special concern have specific legal definitions.
Any species of animal or plant which is in danger of extinction throughout all or significant portions of its range and has been designated “endangered” in the Federal Register by the Secretary of the Interior. The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, prohibits adverse modification to critical habitat of endangered species.
a species with so few living members that it will soon become extinct (see definition below) unless measures are begun to slow its loss.
plants and animals that are still living today but are in immediate danger of extinction
living things that may become extinct in the near future unless given immediate help and protection
Organisms that are at risk of becoming extinct.
Those species in immediate danger of becoming extinct.
Those plants in danger of becoming extinct without due diligence as designated by Federal or State Departments of Natural Resources.
A species of plant or animal, placed on a list issued by a government agency, and that is at serious risk of becoming extinct.
Plants and animals in an area that are threatened with either extinction or serious depletion.
Any species of plant or animal that is having trouble surviving and reproducing. This is often caused by loss of habitat, not enough food, or pollution. Endangered species are protected by the government sin an effort to keep them from becoming extinct.
a federally protected species which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
a species likely to become extinct unless the circumstances and factors threatening its abundance and survival cease to operate, or its numbers have been reduced to such a critical level or its habitats have been so drastically reduced that it is in immediate danger of extinction.
A species of animal or plant threatened with extinction.
a species or subspecies in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range, as rated and listed by the USDI FWS.
Any species of animal or plant that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range, as listed under the ESA.
Any type of animal or plant whose ability to survive is seriously in question. Human activities can contribute to such endangerment.
A plant or animal species listed under the Endangered Species act that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
Defined in 16 U.S.C. 1532 as any species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range (other than a species of Class Insecta designated as a pest). Federally endangered species are listed in 50 CFR 17.11 and 17.12.
a species whose population size or the rates of population decline indicate these species will probably become extinct without a reversal of current trends
According to the Alberta Wildlife Act a species whose present existence in Alberta is in danger of extinction within the next decade
A species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its natural range of habitat.
animal or plant species in danger of extinction or extirpation.
Any animal or plant species in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range as designated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under provisions of the Endangered Species Act (See Category 1 and 2 Species definition).
Any species which, as determined by the Fish and Wildlife Service, is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range other than a species of the class Insect determined to constitute a pest whose protection would present an overwhelming and overriding risk to man
Any species which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range other than a species of the Class Insecta determined by the Secretary to constitute a pest whose protection under the provisions of this Act would present an overwhelming and overriding risk to man. (ESA, Section 3)
a species which is in danger of extinction The bald eagle is an endangered species in our country.
Species in imminent danger of extinction throughout their range and listed by state or federal regulation.
A species threatened with extinction. ( espèce menacée d'extinction)
A plant or animal that inhabits a property, where it appears on a governmental list because of its venerability to extinction.
See Threatened or endangered species.
a species that is in imminent danger of extinction throughout all or the majority of its range.
species in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant part of their range. Protection mandated by the United States Endangered Species Act, 1973.
under endangered species protection legislation, a species in danger of extinction because of its low numbers or degraded habitat; or a species likely to become so unless there is an improvement in the factors affecting its status (see also vulnerable species).
A species that is designated by the government to be in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
A species in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ESA U.S. Endangered Species Act Evolutionarily significant unit (ESU) An ESU represents a distinct population segment of Pacific salmon under the Endangered Species Act that 1) is substantially reproductively isolated from nonspecific populations and 2) represents component an important component of the evolutionary legacy of the species.
According to section 3 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, any species which is "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range."
A species at risk of extinction.
Under ESA, any species that is likely to become extinct within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
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