Angola

262 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

262

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

43

Highest risk

Endangered

74

Very high risk

Vulnerable

145

High risk

Declining

62%

163 species

Category Breakdown
CR 43
EN 74
VU 145
CR: 43
EN: 74
VU: 145

Critically Endangered

4316%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

7428%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

14555%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 262 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

90

90 threatened

🐟

fishes

79

79 threatened

🐦

birds

32

32 threatened

🐾

mammals

26

26 threatened

🦗

insects

10

10 threatened

🐢

reptiles

7

7 threatened

🐚

molluscs

5

5 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🪸

corals

2

2 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

2

2 threatened

🍄

fungi

1

1 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.47%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#113

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

38

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops114 species
2.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources110 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting103 species
4.Housing & urban areas63 species
5.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals53 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)46 species
7.Dams & water management/use31 species
8.Mining & quarrying30 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). Angola: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/AO

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 Angola?
Angola has 262 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 43 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 Angola have?
Of the 262 threatened species in Angola, 43 are Critically Endangered, 74 are Endangered, and 145 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Angola?
Among the 43 Critically Endangered species in Angola, Desertas Wolf Spider (Hogna ingens) 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 Angola?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Angola. 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 Angola?
The most affected groups in Angola, by number of threatened species, are plants (90), fishes (79), and birds (32). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Angola?
The leading threats to threatened species in Angola are annual & perennial non-timber crops, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, logging & wood harvesting, and housing & urban areas. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Angola?
Angola has 38 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 Angola's threatened species have declining populations?
163 of Angola'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 Angola compare to other countries for threatened species?
Angola ranks #113 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.47% 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 Angola 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 Angola profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.