危惧種(きぐしゅ)

きぐしゅ
noun
endangered species
nature
1. endangered species; species at risk of extinction
A species in danger of dying out. A shortened form of 絶滅危惧種(ぜつめつきぐしゅ), used in conservation and news contexts to refer to plants and animals threatened with extinction.
この鳥(とり)は危惧種(きぐしゅ)だ。
This bird is an endangered species.
危惧種(きぐしゅ)に指定(してい)された動物(どうぶつ)を保護(ほご)する。
We protect animals designated as endangered species.
開発(かいはつ)が進(すす)んだ影響(えいきょう)で、多(おお)くの生(い)き物(もの)が危惧種(きぐしゅ)となっている。
As a result of advancing development, many creatures have become endangered species.

A short form of 絶滅危惧種(ぜつめつきぐしゅ) (literally 'feared-to-go-extinct species'). Made of 危惧(きぐ) (fear, apprehension) + 種(しゅ) (species).

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 希少種(きしょうしゅ): rare species — small in number but not necessarily facing extinction.
  • 絶滅種(ぜつめつしゅ): extinct species — already died out.

Related Words

Compare: 希少種(きしょうしゅ) (rare species)
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