Near threatened (NT)

Definition

Near threatened is a category used by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to classify species that are at risk of becoming endangered in the near future. These species may have declining populations or face specific threats to their survival.

Analogy

Imagine you're playing a game and your character's health bar is almost empty, but not quite. Your character is near threatened - one more hit and they'll be in real danger!

Related terms

Least concern (LC): This category is used by the IUCN to classify species that have a low risk of extinction. They are not currently facing any major threats.

Red List criteria: The Red List criteria are a set of guidelines developed by the IUCN to assess the conservation status of species. These criteria consider factors such as population size, decline rate, and geographic range.

Endangered: Species classified as endangered are at high risk of extinction. Their populations have declined significantly, and they face serious threats to their survival.