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
🐾

mammals

5

5 threatened

🐦

birds

25

25 threatened

🐢

reptiles

8

8 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

5

5 threatened

🦗

insects

115

115 threatened

🌱

plants

85

85 threatened

Global Share

0.49%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#112

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 61 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 Azerbaijan?
Among the 61 Critically Endangered species in Azerbaijan, måsknotbagge (Trox hispidus) 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 Azerbaijan?
Protected area coverage for Azerbaijan is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.