The saola is classified as a critically endangered species.
Notes on verification
Confirmed by IUCN, Wikipedia, and dedicated conservation organizations (Saola Working Group), all consistently listing the saola as Critically Endangered. [cascade flags: wikipedia_dropped_other_sources_exist | tier=bronze indep_score=0.3 clusters=2 claim_tier=everyday]
Sources
- Saola | Species | WWF (seed:environment_and_wildlife)
- https://iucn.org/news/species-survival-commission/202108/iucn-ssc-experts-urge-immediate-action-find-saola-its-too-late (corroboration)
- https://www.savethesaola.org/the-saola/status/ (corroboration)