Most empirical research on biological shortfalls has focused on vertebrate taxa. This is
important given many species in poorly studied groups such as invertebrates, plants, and …

Abstract The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species underpins much decision-making in
conservation and plays a key role in monitoring the status and trends of biodiversity …

The expanding use of community science platforms has led to an exponential increase in
biodiversity data in global repositories. Yet, understanding of species distributions remains …

The Ecuadorian Amazon is home to a rich biodiversity of woody plant species. Nonetheless,
their conservation remains difficult, as some areas remain poorly explored and lack …

Assessing the extinction risk of species based on the International Union for Conservation of
Nature (IUCN) Red List (RL) is key to guiding conservation policies and reducing …

Many citizen scientists are highly motivated to help address the current extinction crisis.
Their work is making valuable contributions to protecting species by raising awareness …

Comparative extinction risk analysis—which predicts species extinction risk from correlation
with traits or geographical characteristics—has gained research attention as a promising …

Protected areas (PAs) are an essential tool for conservation amid the global biodiversity
crisis. Optimizing PAs to represent species at risk of extinction is crucial. Vertebrate …

The diverse marine ecosystems found within South America provide a suitable habitat for a
wide array of avian species. Nevertheless, despite the richness of species that these …

In the current biodiversity crisis, conservation efforts are often focused on extinction
prevention. However, it can be difficult to determine if a species is extinct, especially if the …