Veszélyeztetett

Veszélyeztetett is a Hungarian term used in ecology and conservation to describe species or habitats that face a high risk of extinction in the near future. It corresponds to the IUCN Red List category Endangered (EN) and is widely used in Hungarian-language conservation literature, policy documents, and environmental reporting.

Assessments consider population size and trend, geographic range, and the severity of threats such as habitat destruction and fragmentation, overexploitation, pollution, invasive species, and climate change. When these factors indicate a high probability of extinction in the wild, a taxon may be labeled veszélyeztetett. The IUCN provides quantitative criteria and thresholds for this category, which national and regional programs interpret within local context.

Application of the status helps guide conservation priorities, legal protections, and resource allocation. It also raises public awareness and may trigger species management plans, habitat restoration, ex situ conservation, and restrictions on exploitation or development in critical areas.

Examples of groups commonly designated veszélyeztetett include various endemic or locally rare species of flora and fauna in Europe and beyond. The term is not a fixed list but part of a global framework for assessing extinction risk.

Veszélyeztetett statuses are reviewed periodically as new data become available, which can lead to changes in classification, including downlisting if the threats are mitigated or uplisting if risk increases.