Pengertian, Sejarah dan 9 Kategori IUCN Red List untuk Mengetahui Status Kepunahan Suatu Jenis

Summary

This video introduces the concept of conservation status, focusing on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, a globally recognized system for classifying species based on their extinction risk. It explains how conservation statuses like 'Extinct', 'Critically Endangered', and 'Vulnerable' help categorize the survival prospects of various species. The video emphasizes the role of IUCN in monitoring and classifying these species and highlights the importance of these classifications for conservation efforts. Viewers will gain insight into how conservation status impacts decision-making for protecting endangered flora and fauna.

Takeaways

• 😀 The IUCN Red List is a global tool used to classify the conservation status of species.
• 😀 The Red List helps identify which species are at risk of extinction and provides information on their population, habitat, and threats.
• 😀 The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) was founded in 1948 and is the only official institution recognized by the UN for monitoring conservation status.
• 😀 The Red List categorizes species into nine different status categories, which help inform conservation efforts.
• 😀 'Extinct' (EX) status means that no members of the species exist anymore, either in the wild or in captivity.
• 😀 'Extinct in the Wild' (EW) refers to species that no longer exist in their natural habitat but are maintained in captivity or outside their original environment.
• 😀 'Critically Endangered' (CR) denotes species that face an extremely high risk of extinction in the immediate future.
• 😀 'Endangered' (EN) status indicates species that are at significant risk of extinction in the near future.
• 😀 'Vulnerable' (VU) species are those at risk of becoming endangered if current trends continue.
• 😀 'Near Threatened' (NT) species may be close to becoming endangered, but they are not yet in imminent danger.
• 😀 The IUCN Red List also includes categories like 'Least Concern' (LC), 'Data Deficient' (DD), and 'Not Evaluated' (NE), which help assess species' current conservation status.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the IUCN Red List?

The IUCN Red List is used to classify and evaluate the conservation status of species worldwide, helping to determine their risk of extinction and guide conservation efforts.

What does the term 'conservation status' refer to?

Conservation status refers to the categorization of a species based on the risk of extinction, helping to identify which species need protection and conservation efforts.

Who manages the IUCN Red List?

The IUCN Red List is managed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), an organization that includes governments and civil society organizations from around the world.

When was the IUCN Red List first created?

The IUCN Red List was first established in 1964 to classify and track the conservation status of species globally.

What are the nine categories of conservation status in the IUCN Red List?

The nine categories are: Extinct (EX), Extinct in the Wild (EW), Critically Endangered (CR), Endangered (EN), Vulnerable (VU), Near Threatened (NT), Least Concern (LC), Data Deficient (DD), and Not Evaluated (NE).

What does the category 'Extinct' (EX) mean in the IUCN Red List?

The 'Extinct' category means that a species is no longer found anywhere in the wild or in captivity.

What is the difference between 'Extinct' and 'Extinct in the Wild'?

'Extinct' means the species no longer exists at all, while 'Extinct in the Wild' means the species only survives in captivity or outside its natural habitat.

What does 'Critically Endangered' (CR) signify for a species?

'Critically Endangered' indicates that a species is at an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.

What does the 'Vulnerable' (VU) status mean for a species?

'Vulnerable' indicates that a species faces a high risk of extinction in the wild in the foreseeable future, but not as immediately as those in the 'Critically Endangered' category.

What does the 'Data Deficient' (DD) category signify?

'Data Deficient' means there is insufficient information available to assess the species' risk of extinction, preventing a clear evaluation of its conservation status.