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Threatened species of Gyps bengalensis

  • Threatened species of White-rumped vulture
  • Endangered populations of Asian White-backed Vulture
  • Endangered populations of Oriental White-backed Vulture

Background

Gyps bengalensis is found in: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Iran, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand and Viet Nam.

Incidence

Gyps bengalensis is considered as a "Lower Risk" sub-category "near threatened" species by the IUCN Red List. CITES lists the species as "Appendix 2".

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Reference

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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #10: Reduced InequalitySustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Biological classification
(S) Species
Subject
  • Societal problems » Endangered species » Endangered species
  • Sociology » Population
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    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024