Question

Which group of vertebrates among the following, comprises the highest number of endangered species?

• A. Birds
• B. Mammals
• C. Fishes
• D. Reptiles

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Mammals

An endangered species is a species that is at high risk of becoming extinct. Plants have the highest number of endangered species. Mammals have 177 endangered species which represents 3.8% of all the species. Similarly, birds have 188 endangered species which represents 1.9% of all the species. Reptiles, amphibians and fishes have 47, 32 and 158 endangered species representing 0.7%, 0.7% and 0.6% respectively of all the species in each group.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.