Brunei

348 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

348

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

24

Highest risk

Endangered

101

Very high risk

Vulnerable

223

High risk

Declining

77%

267 species

Category Breakdown
EN 101
VU 223
CR: 24
EN: 101
VU: 223

Critically Endangered

247%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

10129%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

22364%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 348 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

31

31 threatened

🐦

birds

36

36 threatened

🐢

reptiles

8

8 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

11

11 threatened

🦗

insects

15

15 threatened

🌱

plants

233

233 threatened

Global Share

0.64%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#93

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

23

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting253 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops243 species
3.Housing & urban areas73 species
4.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources66 species
5.Roads & railroads65 species
6.Fire & fire suppression61 species
7.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals52 species
8.Habitat shifting & alteration30 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). Brunei: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/BN

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 Brunei?
Brunei has 348 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 24 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 Brunei?
Among the 24 Critically Endangered species in Brunei, Presbytis chrysomelas 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 Brunei?
Protected area coverage for Brunei is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.