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 Global & State Rankings descriptions

AKNHP curlew  

Species Global Rankings

G1: Critically imperiled globally.
G2: Imperiled globally.
G3: Rare or uncommon globally.
G4: Apparently secure globally, but cause for long-term concern.
G5: Demonstrably secure globally.
G?: Unranked.
G#G#: Global rank of species uncertain, best described as a range between the two ranks.
G#Q: Taxonomically questionable.
G#T#: Global rank of species and global rank of the described variety or subspecies of the species.
GNR: Unranked--Global rank not yet assessed.
GU: Unrankable.
GH: Historical Occurrence.
GX: Extinct.
HYB: Hybrid.

Species State Rankings

S1: Critically imperiled in state.
S2: Imperiled in state.
S3: Rare or uncommon in state.
S4: Apparently secure in state, but with cause for long-term concern.
S5: Demonstrably secure in state.
S#S# State rank of species uncertain, best described as a range between the two ranks.
S?: Unranked.
SU Unrankable.
SA: Accidental
SR: Reported from the state, but not yet verified.
SRF: Reported falsely.
SP: Potential to occur in the state
SE: Exotic--Some, or all, populations are introduced within state.
HYP: Hybrid.
SSYN: Synonym.

Qualifiers:
B: Breeding status.
N: Non-breeding status.
?: Inexact.
Q: Questionable taxonomy.

 
 
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