speciesfocused
Speciesfocused is an adjective used in ecology, conservation, and research to describe efforts that prioritize the biology, status, and management of a specific species or clearly defined set of species. It emphasizes species-specific data—population size and trends, genetic diversity, life history, and threat profiles—as the basis for action, as opposed to approaches that prioritize habitats, ecosystems, or landscape-level processes alone.
Applications and scope: In conservation planning, speciesfocused strategies include targeted monitoring, protection or restoration of habitats
Benefits and challenges: Supporters say it provides clear targets and can be more efficient for avoiding extinction
Examples: Many national and international programs use speciesfocused components, including recovery plans for critically endangered mammals,
See also: conservation biology, targeted conservation, ex situ conservation, threatened species.