Benin

152 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

152

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

31

Highest risk

Endangered

49

Very high risk

Vulnerable

72

High risk

Declining

64%

97 species

Category Breakdown
CR 31
EN 49
VU 72
CR: 31
EN: 49
VU: 72

Critically Endangered

3120%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

4932%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

7247%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 152 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

15

15 threatened

🐦

birds

12

12 threatened

🐢

reptiles

7

7 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

65

65 threatened

🦗

insects

6

6 threatened

🌱

plants

37

37 threatened

Global Share

0.28%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#155

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

5

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting80 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops75 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources70 species
4.Housing & urban areas49 species
5.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)36 species
6.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals36 species
7.Mining & quarrying25 species
8.Oil & gas drilling22 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). Benin: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/BJ

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 Benin?
Benin has 152 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 31 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 Benin?
Among the 31 Critically Endangered species in Benin, Synodontis tourei 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 Benin?
Protected area coverage for Benin is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.