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

72%

184 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
🐟

fishes

64

64 threatened

🌱

plants

63

63 threatened

🐦

birds

43

43 threatened

🐾

mammals

34

34 threatened

🐢

reptiles

27

27 threatened

🦗

insects

18

18 threatened

🪸

corals

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

1

1 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.46%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#115

of 253 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 on SpeciesRadar — 67 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 Bangladesh have?
Of the 256 threatened species in Bangladesh, 67 are Critically Endangered, 77 are Endangered, and 112 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Bangladesh?
Among the 67 Critically Endangered species in Bangladesh, Saperda similis 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 Bangladesh?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Bangladesh. 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 Bangladesh?
The most affected groups in Bangladesh, by number of threatened species, are fishes (64), plants (63), and birds (43). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Bangladesh?
The leading threats to threatened species in Bangladesh are logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and hunting & trapping terrestrial animals. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has 5 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 Bangladesh's threatened species have declining populations?
184 of Bangladesh'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 Bangladesh compare to other countries for threatened species?
Bangladesh ranks #115 of 253 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.46% 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 Bangladesh 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 Bangladesh profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.