If the current decline of the Tasmanian devil persists, environmental scientists are concerned that the species

If the current decline of the Tasmanian devil persists, environmental scientists are concerned that the species

might become extinct soon. Most of them have been affected by a serious disease that's threatening to wipe them out.

In environmental science, what is the most appropriate name for this kind of situation?

A.                   extinct

B.                   endangered

C.                   extinct in the wild

D.                  conservation dependent