Botswana

61 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

61

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

10

Highest risk

Endangered

20

Very high risk

Vulnerable

31

High risk

Declining

62%

38 species

Category Breakdown
CR 10
EN 20
VU 31
CR: 10
EN: 20
VU: 31

Critically Endangered

1016%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

2033%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

3151%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 61 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

11

11 threatened

🐦

birds

25

25 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

6

6 threatened

🦗

insects

5

5 threatened

🌱

plants

10

10 threatened

Global Share

0.11%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#202

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals30 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops25 species
3.Livestock farming & ranching22 species
4.Logging & wood harvesting22 species
5.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources14 species
6.Housing & urban areas13 species
7.Intentional use: hunting/trapping12 species
8.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases12 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). Botswana: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/BW

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 Botswana?
Botswana has 61 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 10 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 Botswana?
Among the 10 Critically Endangered species in Botswana, Oreochromis mortimeri 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 Botswana?
Protected area coverage for Botswana is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.