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%

21 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
🐾

mammals

5

5 threatened

🐦

birds

22

22 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

1

1 threatened

🦗

insects

351

351 threatened

🌱

plants

57

57 threatened

Global Share

0.95%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#72

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 110 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 Belarus?
Among the 110 Critically Endangered species in Belarus, Fil de fer (Lymexylon navale) 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 Belarus?
Protected area coverage for Belarus is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.