Bosnia & Herzegovina

368 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

368

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

81

Highest risk

Endangered

108

Very high risk

Vulnerable

179

High risk

Declining

10%

37 species

Category Breakdown
CR 81
EN 108
VU 179
CR: 81
EN: 108
VU: 179

Critically Endangered

8122%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

10829%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

17949%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 368 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

5

5 threatened

🐦

birds

20

20 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

5

5 threatened

🐟

fishes

28

28 threatened

🦗

insects

203

203 threatened

🌱

plants

34

34 threatened

Global Share

0.67%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#91

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 81 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 Bosnia & Herzegovina?
Among the 81 Critically Endangered species in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Hermit beetle (Osmoderma eremita) 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 Bosnia & Herzegovina?
Protected area coverage for Bosnia & Herzegovina is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.