Question

Which IUCN category is assigned to a species for which inadequate information is available for proper assessment?

Options

• NE (Not Evaluated)

• LC (Least Concern)

• DD (Data Deficient)

• NT (Near Threatened)

Answer 1

DD (Data Deficient) is used when inadequate information is available for proper assessment. Examples include many rare deep-sea organisms and microbes. NE means the species has not yet been assessed at all.