Bhutan

181 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

181

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

32

Highest risk

Endangered

58

Very high risk

Vulnerable

91

High risk

Declining

53%

96 species

Category Breakdown
CR 32
EN 58
VU 91
CR: 32
EN: 58
VU: 91

Critically Endangered

3218%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

5832%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

9150%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 181 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

84

84 threatened

🐾

mammals

31

31 threatened

🐦

birds

27

27 threatened

🐢

reptiles

10

10 threatened

🍄

fungi

10

10 threatened

🐟

fishes

7

7 threatened

🦗

insects

7

7 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.32%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#144

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

26

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting92 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops65 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources59 species
4.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals58 species
5.Roads & railroads49 species
6.Livestock farming & ranching47 species
7.Housing & urban areas42 species
8.Habitat shifting & alteration24 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). Bhutan: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/BT

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 Bhutan?
Bhutan has 181 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 32 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 Bhutan have?
Of the 181 threatened species in Bhutan, 32 are Critically Endangered, 58 are Endangered, and 91 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Bhutan?
Among the 32 Critically Endangered species in Bhutan, Sumatran Rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) 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 Bhutan?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Bhutan. 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 Bhutan?
The most affected groups in Bhutan, by number of threatened species, are plants (84), mammals (31), and birds (27). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Bhutan?
The leading threats to threatened species in Bhutan are logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and hunting & trapping terrestrial animals. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Bhutan?
Bhutan has 26 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 Bhutan's threatened species have declining populations?
96 of Bhutan'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 Bhutan compare to other countries for threatened species?
Bhutan ranks #144 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.32% 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 Bhutan 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 Bhutan profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.