ENEndangered
Black-footed Ferret
Mustela nigripes
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Species reintroductionEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in MUSTELIDAE
Threatened in Canada
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black-footed Ferret classified as Endangered?
Black-footed Ferret is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Black-footed Ferret live?
Black-footed Ferret occurs in Canada, Mexico, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black-footed Ferret?
The main threats to Black-footed Ferret are 12.1, 2.1, 8.1, and 8.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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