Bosnia & Herzegovina

368 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

368

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

80

Highest risk

Endangered

105

Very high risk

Vulnerable

183

High risk

Declining

10%

38 species

Category Breakdown
CR 80
EN 105
VU 183
CR: 80
EN: 105
VU: 183

Critically Endangered

8022%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

10529%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

18350%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 368 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

203

203 threatened

🌱

plants

34

34 threatened

🐚

molluscs

29

29 threatened

🐟

fishes

28

28 threatened

🐦

birds

20

20 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

20

20 threatened

🍄

fungi

10

10 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

8

8 threatened

🐾

mammals

5

5 threatened

🐸

amphibians

5

5 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

3

3 threatened

Global Share

0.66%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#90

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

16

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Housing & urban areas46 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting44 species
3.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)42 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops41 species
5.Dams & water management/use39 species
6.Urban development and infrastructure expansion38 species
7.Habitat shifting & alteration35 species
8.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases34 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). Bosnia & Herzegovina: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/BA

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 Bosnia & Herzegovina?
Bosnia & Herzegovina has 368 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 80 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 Bosnia & Herzegovina have?
Of the 368 threatened species in Bosnia & Herzegovina, 80 are Critically Endangered, 105 are Endangered, and 183 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Bosnia & Herzegovina?
Among the 80 Critically Endangered species in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Travunijana tribunicae 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 Bosnia & Herzegovina?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Bosnia & Herzegovina. 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 Bosnia & Herzegovina?
The most affected groups in Bosnia & Herzegovina, by number of threatened species, are insects (203), plants (34), and molluscs (29). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Bosnia & Herzegovina?
The leading threats to threatened species in Bosnia & Herzegovina are housing & urban areas, logging & wood harvesting, type unknown/unrecorded (pollution), and annual & perennial non-timber crops. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Bosnia & Herzegovina?
Bosnia & Herzegovina has 16 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 Bosnia & Herzegovina's threatened species have declining populations?
38 of Bosnia & Herzegovina'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 Bosnia & Herzegovina compare to other countries for threatened species?
Bosnia & Herzegovina ranks #90 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.66% 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 Bosnia & Herzegovina 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 Bosnia & Herzegovina profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.