Bulgaria

802 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

802

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

150

Highest risk

Endangered

216

Very high risk

Vulnerable

436

High risk

Declining

9%

71 species

Category Breakdown
CR 150
EN 216
VU 436
CR: 150
EN: 216
VU: 436

Critically Endangered

15019%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

21627%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

43654%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 802 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

11

11 threatened

🐦

birds

26

26 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

🐟

fishes

9

9 threatened

🦗

insects

517

517 threatened

🌱

plants

62

62 threatened

Global Share

1.47%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#47

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

51

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat fragmentation83 species
2.Urban development and infrastructure expansion82 species
3.Agricultural intensification71 species
4.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use61 species
5.Habitat loss and fragmentation55 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)55 species
7.Logging & wood harvesting50 species
8.Housing & urban areas48 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). Bulgaria: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/BG

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 Bulgaria?
Bulgaria has 802 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 150 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 Bulgaria?
Among the 150 Critically Endangered species in Bulgaria, stuifzandglimmer (Amara quenseli) 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 Bulgaria?
Protected area coverage for Bulgaria is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.