Which statement about a threatened species is true? a. It may be considered economically important but rare. b. It may soon become regionally extinct. c. It may eventually become vulnerable to exploitation. d. It is likely to become endang

The most accurate statement about a threatened species is: **d. It is likely to become endangered in the near future.** A threatened species is one that is at risk of becoming endangered in the foreseeable future, indicating it is not currently endangered but may soon reach that status if conservation measures are not taken.