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endangered species; species at risk of extinction
A species in danger of dying out. A shortened form of 絶滅危惧種, used in conservation and news contexts to refer to plants and animals threatened with extinction.
この鳥は危惧種だ。
This bird is an endangered species.
危惧種に指定された動物を保護する。
We protect animals designated as endangered species.
開発が進んだ影響で、多くの生き物が危惧種となっている。
As a result of advancing development, many creatures have become endangered species.
A short form of 絶滅危惧種 (literally 'feared-to-go-extinct species'). Made of 危惧 (fear, apprehension) + 種 (species).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 危惧種に指定する: designate as an endangered species
- 危惧種を保護する: protect an endangered species
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 希少種: rare species — small in number but not necessarily facing extinction.
- 絶滅種: extinct species — already died out.