Which category of the IUCN Red List describes a species that is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future?
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Correct answer: Critically Endangered
Critically Endangered (CR) is the highest risk category assigned by the IUCN for wild species. It indicates that the species' population has declined or is restricted to a very small area.
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