Azerbaijan

267 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

267

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

61

Highest risk

Endangered

72

Very high risk

Vulnerable

134

High risk

Declining

22%

59 species

Category Breakdown
CR 61
EN 72
VU 134
CR: 61
EN: 72
VU: 134

Critically Endangered

6123%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

7227%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

13450%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 267 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

115

115 threatened

🌱

plants

85

85 threatened

🐦

birds

25

25 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

11

11 threatened

🐢

reptiles

8

8 threatened

🍄

fungi

7

7 threatened

🐾

mammals

5

5 threatened

🐟

fishes

5

5 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🐚

molluscs

2

2 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.48%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#111

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

27

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Livestock farming & ranching39 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops32 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting29 species
4.Urban development and infrastructure expansion28 species
5.Housing & urban areas24 species
6.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources19 species
7.Habitat shifting & alteration19 species
8.Dams & water management/use18 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). Azerbaijan: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/AZ

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 Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan has 267 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 61 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 Azerbaijan have?
Of the 267 threatened species in Azerbaijan, 61 are Critically Endangered, 72 are Endangered, and 134 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Azerbaijan?
Among the 61 Critically Endangered species in Azerbaijan, Eremias pleskei 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 Azerbaijan?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Azerbaijan. 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 Azerbaijan?
The most affected groups in Azerbaijan, by number of threatened species, are insects (115), plants (85), and birds (25). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Azerbaijan?
The leading threats to threatened species in Azerbaijan are livestock farming & ranching, annual & perennial non-timber crops, logging & wood harvesting, 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 Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan has 27 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 Azerbaijan's threatened species have declining populations?
59 of Azerbaijan'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 Azerbaijan compare to other countries for threatened species?
Azerbaijan ranks #111 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.48% 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 Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.