Invertebrate
Brown Recluse Spider
The violin-marked spider of the American South
Not Evaluated animals
5 species in the guide are not yet assessed against the IUCN Red List criteria. Each profile leads with a direct answer to the most-searched questions.
What "Not Evaluated" means
Not Evaluated (NE) means a species has not yet been assessed against the IUCN Red List criteria. A lack of evaluation does not imply a species is safe — only that no formal assessment has been completed.
Conservation categories follow the IUCN Red List. See the conservation hub for how every status compares.
Insect
Bed Bug
The blood-feeding pest of mattresses worldwide
Invertebrate
Blacklegged Tick
The Lyme disease vector of eastern forests
Insect
Honey Bee
The pollinator that powers much of the food we eat
Fish
Blobfish
The deep-sea fish that only looks like a blob out of water
Frequently asked questions
What does "Not Evaluated" mean?
Not Evaluated (NE) means a species has not yet been assessed against the IUCN Red List criteria. A lack of evaluation does not imply a species is safe — only that no formal assessment has been completed.
Which animals are Not Evaluated?
The Global Animal Guide lists 5 species as Not Evaluated, including Brown Recluse Spider, Bed Bug, Blacklegged Tick, Honey Bee, Blobfish. See the full list below.