Question

After that time, if a large enough population of gray-banded kingsnakes are present throughout the state and there are provisions for protecting them, the snake will be considered a(n) A) exotic species B) protected species C) endangered species D) threatened species

Answer 1

The correct answer is D

Answer 2

The correct answer is option D

Threatened species can be defined as the species( plants, animals, fungi, et cetera) which are vulnerable to high risk of extinction.

The threatened species are defined by the IUCN( International Union for Conservation of Nature ). Their numbers can decrease over a period of time if they are not protected.  

The gray banded kingsnakes is also considered as threatened species.