Bangladesh

256 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

256

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

67

Highest risk

Endangered

77

Very high risk

Vulnerable

112

High risk

Declining

71%

183 species

Category Breakdown
CR 67
EN 77
VU 112
CR: 67
EN: 77
VU: 112

Critically Endangered

6726%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

7730%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

11244%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 256 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

34

34 threatened

🐦

birds

43

43 threatened

🐢

reptiles

26

26 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

64

64 threatened

🦗

insects

18

18 threatened

🌱

plants

63

63 threatened

Global Share

0.47%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#116

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

5

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting157 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops135 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources111 species
4.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals86 species
5.Housing & urban areas71 species
6.Dams & water management/use49 species
7.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)48 species
8.Livestock farming & ranching42 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). Bangladesh: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/BD

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 Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has 256 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 67 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 Bangladesh?
Among the 67 Critically Endangered species in Bangladesh, Lamie bûcheron (Morimus asper) 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 Bangladesh?
Protected area coverage for Bangladesh is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.