conservation status

American  

[kon-ser-vey-shuhn stey-tuhs, stat-uhs] / ˌkɒn sərˈveɪ ʃən ˌsteɪ təs, ˌstæt əs /

noun

Biology, Ecology.

1. the designation of a plant or animal species’ likelihood of becoming extinct or having already become extinct: the most consulted global ranking system for conservation status is the IUCN Red List.

   Has the conservation status of the narwhal changed over the past five years?

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Etymology

Origin of conservation status

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

"Almost 90% -- 88.5% to be precise -- of insect and arachnid species have no conservation status," says Figueroa.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

Unfortunately, so little is known about their conservation status that we couldn't assess their risks.

From Salon • Oct. 29, 2024

That’s the same conservation status as raccoons and crows.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2024

They are calling for a higher conservation status for two endangered Malagasy species, including the biggest and most famous of Madagascar's baobabs, the giant baobab.

From BBC • May 15, 2024

The change would allow EU nations to cull wolves at scale for the first time in 4 decades, although countries would still be obligated to ensure that wolves maintain a “favorable” conservation status.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 23, 2024