Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following animals is NOT an example of endemic species (animals that exist only in one geographic region) in India?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Cow.
Key Points
- Endemic species are those species of plants and animals which are found in a particular area.
- In ecology, an endemic species is one that is unique to the area in which it is found.
- A species might be endemic to a limited geographic area, such as a single island, or a larger geographical area, such as a continent.
- The lion-tailed macaque is endemic to India.
Additional Information
Some of the tags of IUCN are
| Categories (IUNC Status) | Definition | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Extinct (EX) | No known individuals remaining |
Pink, Head Duck, Indian aurochs |
| Extinct in wild (EW) | Known only to survive in captivity |
Alagoas curassow, Beloribitsa |
| Critically endangered (CR) | Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. |
Cross River Gorilla, Eastern Lowland Gorilla, Hawksbill, Turtle, Gharial |
| Endangered (EN) | High risk of extinction in the wild |
Pygmy Hog, Northern Right Whale, The Vaquita, Amur, Leopard, Lion Tailed Macaque |
| Vulnerable (VU) | High risk of endangerment in the wild. |
Nilgiri Marten, Nilgiri Langoor, Marbled cat |
| Near Threatened (NT) | Likely to become endangered in the near future |
Przewalski's horse, Humpback whale |
| Least Concern (LC) | Lowest risk |
Harp Seal, Giraffe |
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