Afghanistan

190 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

190

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

38

Highest risk

Endangered

54

Very high risk

Vulnerable

98

High risk

Declining

31%

58 species

Category Breakdown
CR 38
EN 54
VU 98
CR: 38
EN: 54
VU: 98

Critically Endangered

3820%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

5428%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

9852%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 190 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

13

13 threatened

🐦

birds

22

22 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

10

10 threatened

🦗

insects

72

72 threatened

🌱

plants

45

45 threatened

Global Share

0.35%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#140

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

1

Found only here

Conservation Outlook

Outlook: Stable

I notice there's an issue with the data provided. "Africa (AF)" appears to be referring to the entire African continent rather than a specific country, and the statistics show 100% of all assessed species as critically endangered across all taxonomic groups, which is not realistic for any geographic region.

Africa is a continent containing 54 countries, each with distinct biodiversity profiles, threats, and conservation contexts. Additionally, having 198 species with 100% being critically endangered across all taxonomic groups suggests a data error, as this would represent an unprecedented ecological collapse.

To provide an accurate and useful biodiversity brief, I would need:

1. Data for a specific African country (e.g., Kenya, South Africa, Madagascar, etc.) 2. Realistic threat assessment data that reflects actual IUCN Red List categories 3. Clarification on whether this data represents the country's entire biodiversity or a specific subset of species

Could you please provide corrected data for a specific African country with realistic conservation status distributions? This would allow me to create a factual, country-specific brief that would be valuable for SpeciesRadar users.

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops32 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting30 species
3.Livestock farming & ranching27 species
4.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals26 species
5.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources23 species
6.Housing & urban areas23 species
7.Urban development and infrastructure expansion22 species
8.Dams & water management/use21 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). Afghanistan: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/AF

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 Afghanistan?
Afghanistan has 190 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 38 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 Afghanistan?
Among the 38 Critically Endangered species in Afghanistan, Germany small dung beetle (Rhyssemus germanus) 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 Afghanistan?
Protected area coverage for Afghanistan is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.