What is the conservation status of the puma according to the IUCN?

The puma’s conservation status according to the IUCN is Least Concern.

Least Concern means the species, assessed across its broad overall range, does not currently meet the IUCN thresholds for Vulnerable, Endangered, or Critically Endangered. It does not mean that every puma population is secure or that the animal faces no threats.

Pumas remain widespread because they are adaptable generalists. They occupy forests, deserts, mountains, grasslands, and other habitats across much of the Americas. Their broad diet and ability to live at low population densities help the species persist in landscapes altered by people.

At the same time, pumas have disappeared from large portions of their historical range, especially in eastern North America. Habitat fragmentation, loss of prey, vehicle collisions, persecution, and conflicts involving livestock can damage local populations. The Florida panther, a puma population in the United States, has additional legal protection because it is endangered under U.S. law. The IUCN category describes the species globally; local populations can have a very different conservation outlook.