Útrýmingarhætta
Útrýmingarhætta is an Icelandic term meaning “extinction risk” and is used in conservation biology to describe the probability that a species, taxon, or ecosystem will become extinct within a specified time period. The concept is central to assessments carried out by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and national conservation agencies such as the Icelandic Institute of Natural History.
Assessment of útrýmingarhætta follows quantitative criteria that evaluate factors including population size, rate of decline, geographic
The use of útrýmingarhætta allows policymakers and conservation practitioners to prioritize actions, allocate resources, and monitor
In Iceland, the term is applied to native flora and fauna, and to marine and Arctic ecosystems