what is red data book
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The Red Data Book is the state document established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi as well as some local sub-species that exist within the territory of the state or country.
The IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) maintains an international list of animals and plants whose continued existence is getting threatened. This list is published in the form of Red Data Books.
Species are classified into different categories on the basis of the perceived risk to their existence. Each Red Data Book usually deals with a specific group of animals or plants (e.g. reptiles, insects, mosses). These books are now being published in different countries and provide useful information on the 'threat status' of different species.