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:Threatened Species

Many species in Norway is threatened, and in danger of extinction. The task of the Norwegian Biodiversity Information Centre is to make official overviews of these species. The most important is the Norwegian Red list. Read more

Topics:

  • Biodiversity

    Biodiversity

    Biodiversity defines variation on all levels, ranging from different landscapes and ecosystems to the diversity of species and genetic variability. Read more

  • Species in Norway

    Species in Norway

    In Norway, around 40 000 species are found, but the actual numbers are probably 60 000. These numbers do not include bacteria and viruses. Read more

  • Alien species

    Alien species

    The introduction of alien species can alter the living conditions of indigenous species. In this capacity they pose a threat to the local biodiversity. Read more


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  • 2006 Norwegian Red List

    2006 Norwegian Red List

    The Norwegian Red List contains risk assessments for species extinction in Norway. Altogether 18 482 species have been evaluated, resulting in 3886 red listed species. Download the Red List.

  • The 2007 Norwegian Black List

    The 2007 Norwegian Black List

    The Black List is the first official overview of ecological risk assessments for a selection of alien species in Norway. Download the Black List.

  • Fact Sheets from NBIC

    Fact Sheets from NBIC

    The Norwegian Biodiversity Information Centre has so far made more than 100 fact sheets on red listed species and alien species. Download fact sheets.

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