What is an endangered species?

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A species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range
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All of these
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A species that no longer exists in the wild
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A species that is in danger of dispersal throughout all or a significant portion of its range

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An endangered species is defined as a species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Therefore, the correct answer from your options is:

A species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range.

The other options describe different concepts related to species status, but do not accurately define "endangered."