VUVulnerable
Lynx pardinus
IncreasingCREUCREU
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area managementInvasive/problematic species controlHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in FELIDAE
Threatened in Portugal
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lynx pardinus classified as Vulnerable?
Lynx pardinus is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Lynx pardinus live?
Lynx pardinus occurs in Portugal, and Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lynx pardinus?
The main threats to Lynx pardinus are 11.1, 12.1, 2.1, and 2.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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