Belarus

519 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

519

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

110

Highest risk

Endangered

133

Very high risk

Vulnerable

276

High risk

Declining

4%

22 species

Category Breakdown
CR 110
EN 133
VU 276
CR: 110
EN: 133
VU: 276

Critically Endangered

11021%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

13326%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

27653%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 519 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

351

351 threatened

🌱

plants

57

57 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

53

53 threatened

🐦

birds

22

22 threatened

🍄

fungi

20

20 threatened

🐾

mammals

5

5 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

3

3 threatened

🐚

molluscs

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.93%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#71

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Urban development and infrastructure expansion53 species
2.Agricultural intensification49 species
3.Habitat fragmentation48 species
4.Habitat loss and fragmentation44 species
5.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use44 species
6.Water pollution from agricultural runoff34 species
7.Water pollution and eutrophication28 species
8.Urban development and habitat fragmentation25 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). Belarus: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/BY

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 Belarus?
Belarus has 519 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 110 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 Belarus have?
Of the 519 threatened species in Belarus, 110 are Critically Endangered, 133 are Endangered, and 276 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Belarus?
Among the 110 Critically Endangered species in Belarus, Speckled Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus suslicus) 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 Belarus?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Belarus. 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 Belarus?
The most affected groups in Belarus, by number of threatened species, are insects (351), plants (57), and arachnids (53). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Belarus?
The leading threats to threatened species in Belarus are urban development and infrastructure expansion, agricultural intensification, habitat fragmentation, and habitat loss and fragmentation. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Belarus's threatened species have declining populations?
22 of Belarus'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 Belarus compare to other countries for threatened species?
Belarus ranks #71 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.93% 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 Belarus 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 Belarus profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.