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
🐾

mammals

16

16 threatened

🐦

birds

14

14 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

17

17 threatened

🦗

insects

4

4 threatened

🌱

plants

172

172 threatened

Global Share

0.43%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#123

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 38 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 Burundi?
Among the 38 Critically Endangered species in Burundi, Lates microlepis 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 Burundi?
Protected area coverage for Burundi is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.