Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The conservation status refers to the assessment of how threatened a species is with extinction. It takes into account factors such as population size, geographic range, and habitat quality.
Related terms
Population size: The number of individuals of a particular species in a given area.
Geographic range: The total area where a species can be found naturally.
Habitat loss: The destruction or degradation of natural habitats that leads to the decline in population sizes and biodiversity.