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There is only one type of platypus, ornithorhynchus anatinus, and it is not endangered. The platypus is natve to Australia, and the Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists the platypus as "least concern".
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∙ 10y agoNone. The platypus, although found only in the country of Australia (which includes the island state of Tasmania) is not an endangered species. It is listed as "common" within its range in Austalia, and "least concern" by the IUCN.
Note that if a species is endangered, every animal within that species is endangered, not just a few. So if the time comes when platypuses are endangered, they will all be endangered, whatever the population is at that time.
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What level is platypus's endangered status?
The platypus is not on the endangered list. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the platypus as "least concern". Platypuses are now strictly protected by law.
What does Platypus meat taste like?
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Are monoteres endangered?
There are two main types of monotremes: the platypus and the echidnas. Although humans have caused damage to the habitat of the platypus, they are still considered Least Concern. There are four species of echidnas, also called spiny anteaters. Of the four species, three are critically endangered and the fourth is considered Least Concern.
Can a platypus live in Louisiana?
The platypus is not indigenous to Louisiana, so it would naturally not be endangered there. In fact, the platypus is not endangered anywhere in the world. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the platypus as "least concern".
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Should the platypus be saved?
Whilst the platypus is not actually endangered, it should still be preserved. There is no other animal like them on Earth.
Is the Daintree rainforest platypus endangered or threatened?
Platypuses are neither endangered nor threatened. The platypus which lives in the Daintree rainforest is exactly the same as the platypus of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania, as there is only one species of platypus.The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the platypus as "least concern".
Category of endangerment for a platypus?
The platypus is not endangered. The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the platypus as "least concern". Platypuses are now strictly protected by law
Is the Platypus on the endangered list?
Not yet. There was a time when the platypus was under threat, being particularly prized for its fur years ago. The Australian Government currently lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable".
What is the current endangerment status of the platypus?
The platypus, although found only in the country of Australia (which includes the island state of Tasmania) is not endangered. It is not listed on the IUCN Redlist (endangered species list). The Australian Government lists the platypus as "common but vulnerable". The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the platypus as "least concern". Platypuses are now strictly protected by law. The platypus is vulnerable because of habitat loss through deforestation, dams and irrigation projects.
Will the platypus be extinct or endangered in the future?
It is possible that, sometime in the future, platypuses may be endangered. However, it is most unlikely to happen anytime soon. The platypus has quite a secure future. Although vulnerable to habitat loss and changes brought about by human interference, the platypus has enjoyed a resurgence in its population since becoming a protected animal. There are estimated to be as many platypuses now as there were when European settlement started.
