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How has IUCN assessed the species in the genus Ovis? (Easy)
For each species in the genus of sheep, choose the IUCN red list category they belong to.
Based on the most recent assessment in the global scale
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Last updated: September 15, 2024
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Ovis nivicola (snow sheep)
Needs updating. Some populations might be in decline, but overall the species was probably not declining at a rate that would put it in a more threatened category.
Ovis dalli (thinhorn sheep)
Ovis canadensis (bighorn sheep)
Ovis gmelini (mouflon)
A2cde. It is thought that it has declined at a rate approaching the threshold for Vulnerable over the last three generations. Causes include poaching, habitat degradation, forage with livestock, and competition space.
Ovis ammon (argali)
A2de. It is believed to be in significant decline (approaching 30 % over three generations) due to poaching and competition with livestock. The impact of climate change probably contributed to the decline too.
Ovis vignei (urial)
A2bcde. It is believed to have declined by at least 30% over the last three generations.
Critically Endangered
Data Deficient
Endangered
Extinct
Extinct in the Wild
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Not Evaluated
Vulnerable
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