threatened species

[ thret-nd spee-sheez, spee-seez ]

noun

, Biology, Ecology.

1. a plant or animal species generally perceived as likely, in the near future, to become endangered within all or much of its range:

   The drainage of this wetland promises to leave us with a number of threatened species.

2. a plant or animal species that has been categorized by the IUCN Red List as vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered:

   In evaluating the conservation status of this threatened species, we must follow closely the population growth rate.

Example Sentences

Not only did it allow development of a delicate habitat, but hunters could now hunt the threatened species from a helicopter.

From The Daily Beast

She has fought for the preservation of wilderness, threatened species, and human dignity at home and around the world.

From The Daily Beast