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
🐟

fishes

65

65 threatened

🌱

plants

37

37 threatened

🐾

mammals

15

15 threatened

🐦

birds

12

12 threatened

🐢

reptiles

7

7 threatened

🦗

insects

6

6 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🍄

fungi

2

2 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.27%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#154

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 31 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 Benin have?
Of the 152 threatened species in Benin, 31 are Critically Endangered, 49 are Endangered, and 72 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
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 Critically Endangered species is filterable on the Species tab.
What protected areas exist in Benin?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Benin. 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 Benin?
The most affected groups in Benin, by number of threatened species, are fishes (65), plants (37), and mammals (15). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Benin?
The leading threats to threatened species in Benin are logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, 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 Benin?
Benin has 5 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 Benin's threatened species have declining populations?
97 of Benin'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 Benin compare to other countries for threatened species?
Benin ranks #154 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.27% 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 Benin 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 Benin profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.