Bahrain

39 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

39

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

10

Highest risk

Endangered

8

Very high risk

Vulnerable

21

High risk

Declining

62%

24 species

Category Breakdown
CR 10
EN 8
VU 21
CR: 10
EN: 8
VU: 21

Critically Endangered

1026%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

821%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2154%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 39 species

Species by Group
🐦

birds

17

17 threatened

🐟

fishes

14

14 threatened

🌱

plants

3

3 threatened

🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🦗

insects

1

1 threatened

🍄

fungi

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.07%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#225

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources17 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting11 species
3.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals8 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops6 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration5 species
6.Livestock farming & ranching5 species
7.Dams & water management/use5 species
8.Housing & urban areas5 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). Bahrain: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/BH

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 Bahrain?
Bahrain has 39 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 10 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 Bahrain have?
Of the 39 threatened species in Bahrain, 10 are Critically Endangered, 8 are Endangered, and 21 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Bahrain?
Among the 10 Critically Endangered species in Bahrain, Great Hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran) 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 Bahrain?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Bahrain. 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 Bahrain?
The most affected groups in Bahrain, by number of threatened species, are birds (17), fishes (14), and plants (3). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Bahrain?
The leading threats to threatened species in Bahrain are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, logging & wood harvesting, hunting & trapping terrestrial animals, and annual & perennial non-timber crops. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Bahrain's threatened species have declining populations?
24 of Bahrain'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 Bahrain compare to other countries for threatened species?
Bahrain ranks #225 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.07% 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 Bahrain 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 Bahrain profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.