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Uhanalaisuusaste, also known as threat status or conservation status, is a classification system used to identify species that are at risk of extinction. This system helps conservationists prioritize efforts and allocate resources to protect vulnerable populations. The most widely recognized system is the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, which categorizes species based on their risk of extinction.

The IUCN Red List uses several categories, including Least Concern, Near Threatened, Vulnerable, Endangered, Critically Endangered, Extinct in the Wild, and Extinct. A species is assessed based on factors such as population size, rate of decline, geographic range, and the severity of threats it faces. For example, a species with a rapidly declining population and a very small geographic range might be classified as Critically Endangered.

The purpose of assigning an Uhanalaisuusaste is to raise awareness about species in peril and to inform conservation policies and actions. By understanding which species are most at risk, governments and organizations can develop targeted strategies, such as habitat protection, captive breeding programs, and anti-poaching initiatives. The classification is not static and is regularly updated as new data becomes available and as conservation efforts succeed or fail. Monitoring Uhanalaisuusaste is a crucial component of global biodiversity conservation.