rare species

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-005378",
  "term": "rare species",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "A rare species, or subspecies, is one that, although not presently threatened with extinction, is in such small numbers, throughout its range, that it may be endangered if its environment worsens.",
  "synonyms": [
    "rare animals",
    "rare plants"
  ],
  "subject": "Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "biological resources",
    "flagship species"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Schwarz, Charles F.; Thor, Edward C.; Elsner, Gary H. 1976. Wildland planning glossary. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-13. Berkeley, Calif.: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "especie rara"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/rare-species/"
}