Species very near to extinction if conservation measures are not promptly taken is

Options

A. Thretened species
B. Rare species
C. Endangered species
D. Vulnerable species

Answer

C

Explanation

Taxa whose number have been reduced to a critical level or whose habitats have been so drastically reduced that they are deemed to be immediate danger of extinction are called endangered animals, e.g. lion tailed macaque, crocodile, musk deer, rhino, etc.