Burundi

235 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

235

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

38

Highest risk

Endangered

99

Very high risk

Vulnerable

98

High risk

Declining

35%

82 species

Category Breakdown
CR 38
EN 99
VU 98
CR: 38
EN: 99
VU: 98

Critically Endangered

3816%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

9942%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

9842%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 235 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

172

172 threatened

🐟

fishes

17

17 threatened

🐾

mammals

16

16 threatened

🐦

birds

14

14 threatened

🦗

insects

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

2

2 threatened

🍄

fungi

2

2 threatened

🐚

molluscs

2

2 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.42%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#122

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

40

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops158 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting109 species
3.Livestock farming & ranching66 species
4.Housing & urban areas51 species
5.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources46 species
6.Mining & quarrying41 species
7.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases22 species
8.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals21 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). Burundi: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/BI

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 Burundi?
Burundi has 235 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 38 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 Burundi have?
Of the 235 threatened species in Burundi, 38 are Critically Endangered, 99 are Endangered, and 98 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Burundi?
Among the 38 Critically Endangered species in Burundi, Chiloglanis ruziziensis 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 Burundi?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Burundi. 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 Burundi?
The most affected groups in Burundi, by number of threatened species, are plants (172), fishes (17), and mammals (16). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Burundi?
The leading threats to threatened species in Burundi are annual & perennial non-timber crops, logging & wood harvesting, livestock farming & ranching, and housing & urban areas. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Burundi?
Burundi has 40 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 Burundi's threatened species have declining populations?
82 of Burundi'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 Burundi compare to other countries for threatened species?
Burundi ranks #122 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.42% 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 Burundi 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 Burundi profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.