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
🐾

mammals

2

2 threatened

🐦

birds

17

17 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

14

14 threatened

🦗

insects

1

1 threatened

🌱

plants

3

3 threatened

Global Share

0.07%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#226

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 10 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 Bahrain?
Among the 10 Critically Endangered species in Bahrain, Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 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 Bahrain?
Protected area coverage for Bahrain is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.