Austria

1,500 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,500

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

271

Highest risk

Endangered

462

Very high risk

Vulnerable

767

High risk

Declining

7%

108 species

Category Breakdown
CR 271
EN 462
VU 767
CR: 271
EN: 462
VU: 767

Critically Endangered

27118%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

46231%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

76751%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,500 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

9

9 threatened

🐦

birds

24

24 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

6

6 threatened

🐟

fishes

17

17 threatened

🦗

insects

963

963 threatened

🌱

plants

126

126 threatened

Global Share

2.74%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#21

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

44

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat fragmentation176 species
2.Agricultural intensification137 species
3.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use135 species
4.Urban development and infrastructure expansion120 species
5.Habitat loss and fragmentation106 species
6.Logging & wood harvesting86 species
7.Urban and residential development78 species
8.Annual & perennial non-timber crops73 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). Austria: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/AT

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 Austria?
Austria has 1,500 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 271 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 Austria?
Among the 271 Critically Endangered species in Austria, Chafer (Gnorimus variabilis) 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 Austria?
Protected area coverage for Austria is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.