United Arab Emirates

110 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

110

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

28

Highest risk

Endangered

33

Very high risk

Vulnerable

49

High risk

Declining

70%

77 species

Category Breakdown
CR 28
EN 33
VU 49
CR: 28
EN: 33
VU: 49

Critically Endangered

2825%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

3330%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

4945%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 110 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

8

8 threatened

🐦

birds

23

23 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

58

58 threatened

🦗

insects

11

11 threatened

🌱

plants

3

3 threatened

Global Share

0.20%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#174

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

1

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources61 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting44 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration22 species
4.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)21 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops21 species
6.Housing & urban areas20 species
7.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals18 species
8.Marine & freshwater aquaculture18 species

How to Cite

IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS

GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org

This page: SpeciesRadar (2026). United Arab Emirates: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/AE

Species counts reflect IUCN Red List threatened categories (CR, EN, VU). · Full citation guide & data usage terms

Frequently asked questions

How many threatened species are in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has 110 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 28 of those are Critically Endangered (CR), facing an extremely high risk of extinction. The figures combine IUCN Red List data with national red list assessments where available.
What is the most endangered species in United Arab Emirates?
Among the 28 Critically Endangered species in United Arab Emirates, False Margined Blood Bee (Sphecodes miniatus) is one of the most at-risk — featured prominently on the country dashboard. The full list of CR species is filterable on the country page.
What protected areas exist in United Arab Emirates?
Protected area coverage for United Arab Emirates is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.