| Table 6.24 Population trends by taxonomic group1 |
| Trend |
| Taxonomic group | Decline | Stable | Increase | Unknown |
| Total | 39 | 51 | 16 | 64 |
| Birds | 14 | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| Other vertebrates | 5 | 3 | 2 | 34 |
| Invertebrates | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Vascular plants | 6 | 13 | 1 | 5 |
| Lower plants | 8 | 11 | 0 | 17 |
| Source: Scottish Natural Heritage |
| 1 In species given legal protection in Scotland. |
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