Near Threatened
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Near Threatened (NT) is an IUCN category assigned to species or lower taxa which may be considered threatened with extinction in the near future, although it does not currently qualify for the threatened status. As such the IUCN notes the importance of re-evaluating Near Threatened taxa often or at appropriate intervals.
The rationale used for Near Threatened taxa usually includes the criteria of Vulnerable which are plausible or nearly met, such as reduction in numbers or range. Near Threatened species may also include those which are dependent on conservation efforts to prevent their becoming threatened. However prior to 2001, a separate category (Conservation Dependent) was used in these cases. Also prior to 2001, Near Threatened was a subcategory of the category "Lower Risk" and such taxa were designated "Lower Risk/near threatened (LR/nt)".
There are 3703 taxa which have been evaluated and are considered Near Threated by the IUCN. These include 2423 animal species, and 1050 plant species.
Additionally the 402 Conservation Dependent taxa may also be considered Near Threatened.
