Angola

262 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

262

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

43

Highest risk

Endangered

75

Very high risk

Vulnerable

144

High risk

Declining

62%

163 species

Category Breakdown
CR 43
EN 75
VU 144
CR: 43
EN: 75
VU: 144

Critically Endangered

4316%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

7529%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

14455%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 262 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

26

26 threatened

🐦

birds

32

32 threatened

🐢

reptiles

7

7 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

79

79 threatened

🦗

insects

10

10 threatened

🌱

plants

90

90 threatened

Global Share

0.48%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#114

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 43 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 Angola?
Among the 43 Critically Endangered species in Angola, Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 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 Angola?
Protected area coverage for Angola is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.