You are fortunate to travel to a tropical forest. You find an insect on the porch of your cabin. Is this insect likely to officially listed as an endangered or threatened species? Why of why not? No it is not likely because most insects are abundant. Yes it is likely because it occurs in the tropics in a threatened habitat. No it is not likely, because there is very little data on most insect species. Yes it is likely because most organisms are now under threat Clear my selection .