What if this species disappeared?

Documented

Apis mellifera

Western honey bee (wild colonies)

Impact High

Pollinator, Agricultural, Insect

Documented

Dasyprocta punctata

Central American Agouti

Impact High

Seed disperser, Tropical forest, Predator-prey cycle

Documented

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden eagle

Impact Moderate

Apex predator, Mesopredator release, Scientific controversy, Conservation

Documented

Alligator mississippiensis

American alligator

Impact High

Ecosystem engineer, Wetland, Apex predator, Nutrient cycling

Documented

Anguilla anguilla

European Eel

Impact High

Migration, Catastrophic decline, Waterway, Overfishing

Documented

Ara ararauna

Blue-and-yellow Macaw

Impact High

Tropical forest, Seed disperser, Savanna

Documented

Yucca brevifolia

Joshua Tree

Impact High

Obligate mutualism, Desert environment, Climate change, Pollinator

Documented

Ambystoma mexicanum

Axolotl

Impact High

Specialist predator, Conservation, Near-extinction

Documented

Eubalaena glacialis

North Atlantic right whale

Impact Moderate

Nutrient cycling, Marine environment, Carbon, Megafauna

Documented

Calidris canutus

Red Knot

Impact High

Migration, Catastrophic decline, Umbrella species

Documented

Huso huso

Beluga Sturgeon

Impact High

Apex predator, Waterway, Overfishing, Catastrophic decline

Documented

Bison bison

American bison

Impact Moderate

Ecosystem engineer, Grassland, Megaherbivore

Documented

Bison bonasus

European Bison

Impact High

Megaherbivore, Ecosystem engineer, Seed disperser, Temperate forest, Reintroduction

Documented

Ovibos moschatus

Muskox

Impact Moderate

Arctic environment, Nutrient cycling, Ecosystem engineer, Climate change

Documented

Bombus affinis

Rusty Patched Bumble Bee

Impact Low

Pollinator, Agricultural, Catastrophic decline

Documented

Digitonthophagus gazella

Dung Beetle

Impact High

Biological control, Nutrient cycling, Agricultural, Public health

Documented

Physeter macrocephalus

Sperm Whale

Impact High

Nutrient cycling, Marine environment, Carbon, Megafauna

Documented

Rhinoplax vigil

Helmeted Hornbill

Impact Moderate

Seed disperser, Tropical forest, Catastrophic decline

Documented

Rangifer tarandus

Caribou (Porcupine herd)

Impact Moderate

Arctic environment, Climate change, Migration

Documented

Casuarius casuarius

Southern Cassowary

Impact High

Seed disperser, Tropical forest, Umbrella species

Documented

Castor canadensis

North American Beaver

Impact Major

Ecosystem engineer, Wetland, Waterway

Documented

Odocoileus virginianus

White-tailed Deer

Impact High

Temperate forest, Trophic cascade, Mesopredator release, Scientific controversy

Documented

Felis catus

Feral Domestic Cat

Impact High

Invasive species, Predator, Extinction, Scientific controversy

Documented

Castanea dentata

American Chestnut

Impact Major

Foundation species, Temperate forest, Fungal disease, Extinction

Documented

Leptonycteris yerbabuenae

Mexican Long-nosed Bat

Impact Moderate

Pollinator, Desert environment, Umbrella species

Documented

Quercus rubra

Northern Red Oak

Impact High

Foundation species, Public health, Temperate forest, Climate change

Documented

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Impact Moderate

Ecosystem engineer, Grassland, Key prey

Documented

Tyto alba

Barn Owl

Impact Moderate

Agricultural, Biological control, Predator

Documented

Gymnogyps californianus

California Condor

Impact Moderate

Scavenger, Near-extinction, Public health, Conservation

Documented

Acropora cervicornis

Staghorn Coral

Impact Major

Coral reef, Foundation species, Climate change

Documented

Canis latrans

Coyote

Impact High

Mesopredator release, Mediterranean environment, Predator, Conservation

Documented

Incilius periglenes

Golden Toad

Impact Low

Extinction, Fungal disease, Tropical forest, Climate change

Documented

Crocodylus niloticus

Nile Crocodile

Impact Moderate

Apex predator, Waterway, Keystone species, Nutrient cycling

Documented

Cyprinodon diabolis

Devils Hole Pupfish

Impact Major

Near-extinction, Desert environment, Umbrella species

Documented

Platanista gangetica

Ganges River Dolphin

Impact Moderate

Waterway, Predator, Umbrella species

Documented

Tursiops truncatus

Common Bottlenose Dolphin

Impact Low

Predator, Marine environment

Documented

Sarcophilus harrisii

Tasmanian Devil

Impact Moderate

Apex predator, Scientific controversy, Mesopredator release, Catastrophic decline

Documented

Canis lupus dingo

Dingo

Impact Low

Apex predator, Scientific controversy, Mesopredator release

Documented

Varanus komodoensis

Komodo Dragon

Impact High

Apex predator, Climate change, Umbrella species

Documented

Dugong dugon

Dugong

Impact Moderate

Ecosystem engineer, Marine environment, Marine herbivore, Megaherbivore, Carbon

Documented

Sciurus carolinensis

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Impact High

Invasive species, Seed disperser, Temperate forest

Documented

Alces alces

Moose

Impact Moderate

Trophic cascade, Boreal forest, Predator-prey cycle

Documented

Loxodonta cyclotis

African forest elephant

Impact Major

Megaherbivore, Carbon, Tropical forest, Seed disperser

Documented

Loxodonta africana

African savanna elephant

Impact High

Megaherbivore, Ecosystem engineer, Savanna

Documented

Orcinus orca

Killer whale

Impact High

Apex predator, Trophic cascade, Scientific controversy, Marine environment

Documented

Pisaster ochraceus

Ochre sea star

Impact Major

Keystone species, Rocky shore, Marine environment

Documented

Pycnopodia helianthoides

Sunflower sea star

Impact Major

Apex predator, Keystone species, Marine environment, Catastrophic decline, Climate change

Documented

Phoenicopterus roseus

Greater flamingo

Impact Moderate

Wetland, Nutrient cycling, Ecosystem engineer

Documented

Crematogaster mimosae

Whistling-thorn ant

Impact Moderate

Savanna, Obligate mutualism, Trophic cascade

Extrapolated

Mustela nigripes

Black-footed ferret

Impact Low

Predator, Grassland, Catastrophic decline, Conservation

Documented

Cyanocitta cristata

Blue Jay

Impact Moderate

Seed disperser, Temperate forest

Documented

Giraffa camelopardalis

Northern Giraffe

Impact Moderate

Savanna, Megaherbivore, Catastrophic decline, Extinction

Documented

Gulo gulo

Wolverine

Impact Moderate

Predator, Boreal forest, Climate change, Scientific controversy

Documented

Connochaetes taurinus

Blue Wildebeest

Impact Major

Savanna, Carbon, Nutrient cycling, Migration

Documented

Gopherus polyphemus

Gopher Tortoise

Impact High

Ecosystem engineer, Shelter provider, Keystone species, Catastrophic decline

Documented

Cricetus cricetus

European Hamster

Impact Moderate

Ecosystem engineer, Agricultural, Near-extinction, Catastrophic decline

Documented

Indicator indicator

Greater Honeyguide

Impact Moderate

Obligate mutualism, Savanna, Conservation

Documented

Atelopus zeteki

Panamanian golden frog

Impact High

Fungal disease, Waterway, Extinction

Documented

Acinonyx jubatus

Cheetah

Impact Low

Predator, Savanna, Scientific controversy, Conservation

Documented

Ceratosolen spp. (famille Agaonidae)

Fig wasp

Impact High

Obligate mutualism, Tropical forest, Keystone species, Pollinator, Climate change

Documented

Hippopotamus amphibius

Common hippopotamus

Impact High

Megaherbivore, Nutrient cycling, Waterway, Ecosystem engineer, Scientific controversy

Documented

Holothuria scabra

Sandfish Sea Cucumber

Impact Moderate

Ecosystem engineer, Coral reef, Overfishing, Marine environment

Documented

Homo sapiens

Human Species

Impact Major

Climate change, Carbon

Documented

Panthera onca

Jaguar

Impact High

Apex predator, Tropical forest, Mesopredator release, Megafauna

Documented

Strigops habroptilus

Kakapo

Impact Moderate

Conservation, Near-extinction, Umbrella species

Documented

Osphranter rufus

Red kangaroo

Impact Moderate

Desert environment, Predator-prey cycle, Key prey, Scientific controversy

Documented

Euphausia superba

Antarctic krill

Impact Major

Marine environment, Keystone species, Climate change, Nutrient cycling

Documented

Labroides dimidiatus

Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse

Impact High

Obligate mutualism, Coral reef, Keystone species, Marine environment

Documented

Oryctolagus cuniculus

European Rabbit

Impact High

Key prey, Mediterranean environment, Catastrophic decline

Documented

Lemmus lemmus

Norway Lemming

Impact Moderate

Predator-prey cycle, Arctic environment, Climate change, Key prey

Documented

Eulemur fulvus

Common Brown Lemur

Impact High

Seed disperser, Tropical forest, Keystone species

Documented

Panthera pardus

Leopard

Impact High

Apex predator, Mesopredator release, Human-wildlife conflict, Scientific controversy

Documented

Lepus americanus

Snowshoe Hare

Impact High

Predator-prey cycle, Key prey, Boreal forest

Documented

Limulus polyphemus

Atlantic Horseshoe Crab

Impact High

Overfishing, Marine environment, Foundation species

Documented

Panthera leo

African Lion

Impact High

Apex predator, Savanna, Mesopredator release, Megafauna, Human-wildlife conflict

Documented

Canis lupus

Gray Wolf

Impact High

Apex predator, Trophic cascade, Temperate forest, Reintroduction

Insufficient

Canis rufus

Red Wolf

Impact Low

Apex predator, Catastrophic decline, Near-extinction

Documented

Enhydra lutris

Sea Otter

Impact Major

Predator, Keystone species, Kelp forest, Marine environment

Documented

Lutra lutra

Eurasian Otter

Impact Moderate

Waterway, Predator, Scientific controversy

Documented

Lycaon pictus

African Wild Dog

Impact Moderate

Predator, Savanna, Conservation

Documented

Lynx canadensis

Canada Lynx

Impact Major

Predator-prey cycle, Boreal forest, Specialist predator, Arctic environment

Documented

Lynx pardinus

Iberian Lynx

Impact High

Apex predator, Mesopredator release, Mediterranean environment, Reintroduction, Conservation

Documented

Pygoscelis adeliae

Adélie Penguin

Impact Moderate

Marine environment, Climate change

Documented

Aptenodytes forsteri

Emperor Penguin

Impact High

Marine environment, Climate change, Catastrophic decline, Umbrella species

Documented

Martes martes

European Pine Marten

Impact High

Biological control, Invasive species, Temperate forest, Mesopredator release

Documented

Tricholoma matsutake

Matsutake

Impact Moderate

Obligate mutualism, Temperate forest, Agricultural

Documented

Tadarida brasiliensis

Mexican Free-tailed Bat

Impact High

Biological control, Agricultural, Shelter provider

Documented

Gadus morhua

Atlantic Cod

Impact Major

Trophic cascade, Marine environment, Overfishing, Predator-prey cycle, Catastrophic decline

Documented

Margaritifera margaritifera

Freshwater Pearl Mussel

Impact High

Waterway, Nutrient cycling, Ecosystem engineer

Documented

Pongo pygmaeus

Bornean Orangutan

Impact High

Tropical forest, Seed disperser, Catastrophic decline, Extinction

Documented

Orycteropus afer

Aardvark

Impact Moderate

Ecosystem engineer, Savanna, Shelter provider

Documented

Oryx leucoryx

Arabian Oryx

Impact Moderate

Conservation, Desert environment, Near-extinction

Documented

Ursus arctos

Brown Bear

Impact Moderate

Predator, Nutrient cycling, Waterway, Temperate forest

Documented

Ursus maritimus

Polar bear

Impact Low

Apex predator, Arctic environment, Megafauna

Documented

Diadema antillarum

Long-spined sea urchin

Impact Major

Keystone species, Coral reef, Marine environment

Documented

Mimetes cucullatus

Common Pagoda

Impact Moderate

Obligate mutualism, Mediterranean environment, Pollinator

Documented

Ailuropoda melanoleuca

Giant Panda

Impact Moderate

Umbrella species, Temperate forest, Conservation, Scientific controversy

Documented

Smutsia temminckii

Temminck's Ground Pangolin

Impact Moderate

Biological control, Savanna, Insect

Documented

Danaus plexippus

Monarch butterfly

Impact Moderate

Pollinator, Migration, Insect, Single host plant

Documented

Bradypus variegatus

Brown-throated Sloth

Impact Low

Tropical forest, Obligate mutualism, Scientific controversy

Documented

Myotis lucifugus

Little Brown Bat

Impact High

Agricultural, Biological control, Catastrophic decline, Fungal disease

Extrapolated

Ectopistes migratorius

Passenger pigeon

Impact High

Extinction, Temperate forest

Documented

Sparisoma viride

Stoplight parrotfish

Impact High

Coral reef, Marine herbivore, Trophic cascade

Documented

Puma concolor

Puma

Impact High

Apex predator, Waterway, Temperate forest

Documented

Python bivittatus

Burmese Python

Impact High

Invasive species, Apex predator, Trophic cascade, Wetland

Documented

Dipodomys spectabilis

Banner-tailed kangaroo rat

Impact High

Desert environment, Keystone species, Ecosystem engineer, Scientific controversy

Documented

Vulpes lagopus

Arctic Fox

Impact Moderate

Arctic environment, Ecosystem engineer, Nutrient cycling, Climate change

Documented

Carcharodon carcharias

Great White Shark

Impact High

Apex predator, Trophic cascade, Marine environment, Mesopredator release

Documented

Sphyrna lewini

Scalloped Hammerhead Shark

Impact High

Apex predator, Trophic cascade, Marine environment, Mesopredator release

Documented

Galeocerdo cuvier

Tiger Shark

Impact High

Apex predator, Trophic cascade, Marine environment

Documented

Diceros bicornis

Black rhinoceros

Impact Moderate

Megaherbivore, Seed disperser, Savanna

Documented

Riftia pachyptila

Giant Tube Worm

Impact High

Foundation species, Marine environment, Obligate mutualism

Documented

Pteropus rodricensis

Rodrigues flying fox

Impact Moderate

Seed disperser, Tropical forest, Umbrella species

Documented

Saiga tatarica

Saiga Antelope

Impact High

Catastrophic decline, Conservation, Human-wildlife conflict

Documented

Andrias davidianus

Chinese Giant Salamander

Impact High

Near-extinction, Waterway, Catastrophic decline, Scientific controversy

Documented

Oncorhynchus gorbuscha

Pink salmon

Impact High

Nutrient cycling, Marine environment, Waterway, Anadromous fish

Documented

Sequoiadendron giganteum

Giant Sequoia

Impact Major

Foundation species, Temperate forest, Climate change, Catastrophic decline

Documented

Tapirus terrestris

Lowland Tapir

Impact High

Seed disperser, Megaherbivore, Tropical forest

Documented

Macrotermes michaelseni

African Fungus-Growing Termite

Impact Moderate

Savanna, Ecosystem engineer, Soil

Extrapolated

Panthera tigris

Tiger

Impact Low

Apex predator, Umbrella species, Conservation

Documented

Eretmochelys imbricata

Hawksbill Turtle

Impact High

Coral reef, Marine environment, Catastrophic decline, Overfishing

Documented

Dermochelys coriacea

Leatherback Sea Turtle

Impact Low

Marine environment, Scientific controversy, Migration, Catastrophic decline

Documented

Chelonia mydas

Green Sea Turtle

Impact High

Marine herbivore, Marine environment, Megaherbivore

Documented

Gyps bengalensis

White-rumped Vulture

Impact Major

Scavenger, Public health, Catastrophic decline

Documented

Lumbricus terrestris

Common Earthworm

Impact Moderate

Ecosystem engineer, Soil, Agricultural

Documented

Vicugna vicugna

Vicuña

Impact Moderate

Conservation, Desert environment

Documented

Vombatus ursinus

Bare-nosed Wombat

Impact Moderate

Ecosystem engineer, Shelter provider, Climate change

Documented

Equus quagga

Plains Zebra

Impact Moderate

Savanna, Grassland, Migration, Trophic cascade