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

52%

95 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
🐾

mammals

31

31 threatened

🐦

birds

27

27 threatened

🐢

reptiles

9

9 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

🐟

fishes

7

7 threatened

🦗

insects

7

7 threatened

🌱

plants

84

84 threatened

Global Share

0.33%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#145

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 32 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 Bhutan?
Among the 32 Critically Endangered species in Bhutan, Long-nosed Crocodile (Gavialis gangeticus) 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 Bhutan?
Protected area coverage for Bhutan is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.