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%

59 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
🦗

insects

72

72 threatened

🌱

plants

45

45 threatened

🐦

birds

22

22 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

19

19 threatened

🐾

mammals

13

13 threatened

🐟

fishes

10

10 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

🍄

fungi

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

1

1 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.34%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#139

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 38 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 Afghanistan have?
Of the 190 threatened species in Afghanistan, 38 are Critically Endangered, 54 are Endangered, and 98 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Afghanistan?
Among the 38 Critically Endangered species in Afghanistan, Zygophyllum bucharicum 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 Afghanistan?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Afghanistan. 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 Afghanistan?
The most affected groups in Afghanistan, by number of threatened species, are insects (72), plants (45), and birds (22). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Afghanistan?
The leading threats to threatened species in Afghanistan are annual & perennial non-timber crops, logging & wood harvesting, livestock farming & ranching, and hunting & trapping terrestrial animals. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan's threatened species have declining populations?
59 of Afghanistan'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 Afghanistan compare to other countries for threatened species?
Afghanistan ranks #139 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.34% 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 Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.