United Arab Emirates

110 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

110

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

29

Highest risk

Endangered

31

Very high risk

Vulnerable

50

High risk

Declining

71%

78 species

Category Breakdown
CR 29
EN 31
VU 50
CR: 29
EN: 31
VU: 50

Critically Endangered

2926%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

3128%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

5045%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 110 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

58

58 threatened

🐦

birds

23

23 threatened

🦗

insects

11

11 threatened

🐾

mammals

8

8 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🌱

plants

3

3 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

2

2 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.20%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#174

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 29 of those are Critically Endangered, facing an extremely high risk of extinction. The figures combine IUCN Red List data with national red list assessments where available.
How many Critically Endangered, Endangered, and Vulnerable species does United Arab Emirates have?
Of the 110 threatened species in United Arab Emirates, 29 are Critically Endangered, 31 are Endangered, and 50 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in United Arab Emirates?
Among the 29 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 Critically Endangered species is filterable on the Species tab.
What protected areas exist in United Arab Emirates?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for United Arab Emirates. Where available, protected-area data is drawn from the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national designations.
Which animal and plant groups are most threatened in United Arab Emirates?
The most affected groups in United Arab Emirates, by number of threatened species, are fishes (58), birds (23), and insects (11). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in United Arab Emirates?
The leading threats to threatened species in United Arab Emirates are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, logging & wood harvesting, habitat shifting & alteration, and type unknown/unrecorded (pollution). Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has 1 threatened species that are endemic — found nowhere else on Earth. Because their entire global population depends on this one country, they are especially vulnerable to local habitat loss.
How many of United Arab Emirates's threatened species have declining populations?
78 of United Arab Emirates's threatened species have populations that are still declining. Reversing these trends is the central focus of the conservation work the country dashboard tracks.
How does United Arab Emirates compare to other countries for threatened species?
United Arab Emirates ranks #174 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.20% of all threatened species tracked worldwide. Threat is geographically concentrated, so a high rank reflects both rich biodiversity and intense pressure on it.
Where does the data for United Arab Emirates come from, and can I download it?
SpeciesRadar draws on the IUCN Red List, the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), the World Database on Protected Areas, and national red lists. Every table on the United Arab Emirates profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.