Biology (biology!) > Blology tcl (Ibiologylaricles/) > Red Data Book (Jbiology/red-dato-book/) Red Data Book What is Red Data Book? The Red Data Book is a public document that is created for recording endangered and rare species of plants, animals, fungi as well as some local subspecies that are present in a particular region. The Red Data Book helps us in providing complete information for research, studies and also for monitoring the programs on rare and endangered species and their habitats. This book is mainly created to identify and protect those species which are on the verge of extinction (https://byjus.com/biology/extinction/). a RED DATA BOOK x (txttps://btla-androidkl2.onelinkme/8U winBrief History of the Red Data Book The name of this book has its origins in Russia, it was originally known as the Red Data Book of the Russian Federation or the RDBRF. The book was based on research conducted between 1961 and 1964 by biologists in Russia. Hence, itis also called the Russian Red Data Book Currently, the International Union for Conservation of Nature maintains the Red Data Book. IUCN is the world’s most detailed inventory centre of the global conservation status of biological species. The in of Nature (IUCN) was founded in 1948 with an aim to maintain a International Union for Conserv complete record of every species that ever lived. ‘The Red Data Book contains the complete list of threatened species. The main aim behind this documentation is to provide complete information for research and analysis of different species. The Red Data Book contains colour-coded information sheets, which are arranged according to the extinction risk of many species and subspecies. * Black represents species that are confirmed to be extinct. + Red represents species that are endangered + Amber for those species whose status is considered to be vulnerable * White is assigned for species that are rare * Green for species that were formerly endangered, but their numbers have started to recover * Grey coloured for the species that are classified as vulnerable, endangered, or rare but sufficient Information is not available to be properly classified Ina nutshell, the Red Data Book indexes species as: + Threatened * Not threatened = Unknown Furthermore, The Red Data Book also has information as to why a species has become extinct dong with the population trends and the extent of its range (distribution). — Also Read: Flagship Species (https://byjus.com/biology/flagship-species/) Advantages of the Red Data Book + Ithelps in identifying all animals, birds and other species about their conservation status. * Itis used to evaluate the population of a particular species. + The data available in this book can be used to evaluate ti} * With the help of this book, we can estimate the risk of taxa’ ooennpe pt pSteatarareie A ASHSHK SY SOMP POR TUB IES or endangered Win Disadvantages of the Red Data Book ‘+ The information available in the Red Data Book is incomplete. Many species, both extinct and extant are not updated in this book+ The source of the book's data has been speculated and has been mired in controversy. * This book maintains the complete record of all anit information about the microbes. als, plants, other species but it has no Red Data Book of India Red Data Book of india includes the conservation status of animals and plants which are endemic to the Indian subcontinent. The data for this book is provided through surveys which are conducted by the Zoological Survey of india and the Botanical survey of india under the guidance of the Ministry of Environment, Forest (https://byjus.com/biology/torest/) and Climate Change. Also Refer: Biodiversity (https://byjus.com/biology/biodiversity/) ally endangered mammals as per the Red Data List of India include: © Kondana Rat * Malabar civet, * Kashmir stag * River Dolphins ically endangered arthropods include: * Rameshwaram Parachute spider * Peacock Tarantula Critically endangered fish include: + Pookode Lake barb * Ganges River shark * Pondicherry shark cally endangered amphibians and reptiles include: * Gharial — ‘+ White-spotted bush frog * Toad-skinned frog Also Read: Endangered species (https'//byjus.com/biology/endangered-species/) Stay tuned with BYJU’S Biology (https://byjus.com/biology/) to learn more about Red Data Book. Frequently Asked Questions 1. Xhatis.a red data book? 3 ibtid~androidki2.onelink me/8UMP/udndbl63) Win Red data book is the document established by IUCN for documenting he rare and endangered species of plants, animals, fungi and also a few local species that exist within a state or country.Q2_Howis the red data book important? Red data book is beneficial for providing detailed information for studies and researches. it also helps in monitoring programs on rare and endangered species. It thus helps in protecting the species that are on the verge of extinction. Q3_ The red data book is maintained by which organisation? The red data book is maintained by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. This organization was founded in 1948 and works in the field of conservation of nature and sustainable use of natural resources. Q4 Howis the Red List different from the Red Data Book? The red list contains only the names of the endangered species, however, the Red Data Book contains information about the species that are on the verge of extinction Q5_ Whatis a green data book? ‘The green databook is a small pocket-sized book containing environmental data of more than 200, economies. It is based on world development indicators. Agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, pollution, ‘and sanitation are the key indicators. Q6_ Which are the critically endangered species of India as per the Red Data List? ‘The critically endangered species of India are: * Kashmir Stag * River Dolphins * Kondana rat * Malabar Civet Q7 What are vulnerable species? — ‘Vulnerable species are those that are likely to become endangered in the near future. Vulnerability is mainly caused due to loss of habitat @ 5-Questions’ quiz: rae help you. x (tyttps://otla~androidk12.onelinkme/8UMP/u4ndbI63) win