What term describes the loss of a species from a specific location while it still exists elsewhere?

The correct term for the phenomenon where a species is lost from a specific location but continues to exist elsewhere is local extinction. This concept highlights that while a species may no longer be found in one particular area, it can still thrive and be present in other regions. It indicates a spatial loss of biodiversity without total species elimination from the planet.

In contrast, global extinction refers to a situation where a species completely disappears from existence, with no populations remaining anywhere in the world. Endangerment points to a species being at risk of extinction, which can affect both local and global populations but doesn’t address the notion of disappearance from a specific area. Ecosystem collapse reflects a broader failure of ecological systems, affecting multiple species and interactions within an ecosystem, rather than the status of a single species in a localized context.