Priority species

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Those whose conservation represents a special responsibility for the Community, given the significant proportion of their natural distribution area included within the EU territory.

Source: Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (Habitats Directive)
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