Austria

1,500 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,500

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

269

Highest risk

Endangered

466

Very high risk

Vulnerable

765

High risk

Declining

7%

109 species

Category Breakdown
CR 269
EN 466
VU 765
CR: 269
EN: 466
VU: 765

Critically Endangered

26918%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

46631%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

76551%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,500 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

963

963 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

170

170 threatened

🌱

plants

126

126 threatened

🍄

fungi

116

116 threatened

🐚

molluscs

51

51 threatened

🐦

birds

24

24 threatened

🐟

fishes

17

17 threatened

🐾

mammals

9

9 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

8

8 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

7

7 threatened

🐸

amphibians

6

6 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

Global Share

2.69%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#21

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 269 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 Austria have?
Of the 1,500 threatened species in Austria, 269 are Critically Endangered, 466 are Endangered, and 765 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Austria?
Among the 269 Critically Endangered species in Austria, Hauffenia nesemanni 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 Austria?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Austria. 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 Austria?
The most affected groups in Austria, by number of threatened species, are insects (963), arachnids (170), and plants (126). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Austria?
The leading threats to threatened species in Austria are habitat fragmentation, agricultural intensification, agricultural intensification and pesticide use, and urban development and infrastructure expansion. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Austria?
Austria has 44 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 Austria's threatened species have declining populations?
109 of Austria'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 Austria compare to other countries for threatened species?
Austria ranks #21 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 2.69% 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 Austria 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 Austria profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.