Burkina Faso

44 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

44

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

9

Highest risk

Endangered

19

Very high risk

Vulnerable

16

High risk

Declining

59%

26 species

Category Breakdown
CR 9
EN 19
VU 16
CR: 9
EN: 19
VU: 16

Critically Endangered

920%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1943%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

1636%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 44 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

12

12 threatened

🐦

birds

10

10 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

4

4 threatened

🦗

insects

1

1 threatened

🌱

plants

13

13 threatened

Global Share

0.08%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#215

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting26 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops23 species
3.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals22 species
4.Livestock farming & ranching18 species
5.Housing & urban areas14 species
6.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources14 species
7.Intentional use: hunting/trapping11 species
8.Mining & quarrying11 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). Burkina Faso: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/BF

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 Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso has 44 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 9 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 Burkina Faso have?
Of the 44 threatened species in Burkina Faso, 9 are Critically Endangered, 19 are Endangered, and 16 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Burkina Faso?
Among the 9 Critically Endangered species in Burkina Faso, Synodontis macrophthalmus 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 Burkina Faso?
Protected area coverage for Burkina Faso is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.
Which animal and plant groups are most threatened in Burkina Faso?
The most affected groups in Burkina Faso, by number of threatened species, are plants (13), mammals (12), and birds (10). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Burkina Faso?
The leading threats to threatened species in Burkina Faso are logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, hunting & trapping terrestrial animals, and livestock farming & ranching. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Burkina Faso's threatened species have declining populations?
26 of Burkina Faso'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 Burkina Faso compare to other countries for threatened species?
Burkina Faso ranks #215 of 277 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.08% 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 Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.