Semiextinct

Semiextinct is a term used to describe a species that is on the verge of extinction. It implies that the species has experienced a significant decline in its population and is now considered critically endangered. While not entirely gone, its numbers are so low that it faces a very high risk of disappearing completely in the wild. The term suggests that ongoing efforts are being made to prevent the species from reaching complete extinction. This could involve conservation programs, habitat restoration, or captive breeding initiatives. The concept of semiextinction highlights the critical status of these species and the urgency of conservation actions. It serves as a warning that without intervention, the species will likely be lost forever. The distinction between semiextinct and extinct is that a semiextinct species still has a presence, however small, in its natural or a controlled environment, whereas an extinct species no longer exists in any form.