Question

Which original category describes species with small global populations localised in restricted pockets or thinly scattered?

Options

• Threatened (T)

• Extinct (EX)

• Endangered (EN)

• Rare (R)

Answer 1

Rare (R) species have small global populations that are localised in restricted pockets or thinly scattered. Their rarity depends on geographic range, habitat specificity, and local population size.