Belize

238 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

238

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

26

Highest risk

Endangered

87

Very high risk

Vulnerable

125

High risk

Declining

63%

149 species

Category Breakdown
CR 26
EN 87
VU 125
CR: 26
EN: 87
VU: 125

Critically Endangered

2611%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

8737%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

12553%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 238 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

11

11 threatened

🐦

birds

10

10 threatened

🐢

reptiles

5

5 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🐟

fishes

52

52 threatened

🦗

insects

3

3 threatened

🌱

plants

125

125 threatened

Global Share

0.44%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#122

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

11

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting123 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops105 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources68 species
4.Livestock farming & ranching62 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration49 species
6.Housing & urban areas41 species
7.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)31 species
8.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases27 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). Belize: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/BZ

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 Belize?
Belize has 238 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 26 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 Belize?
Among the 26 Critically Endangered species in Belize, Exaerete frontalis 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 Belize?
Protected area coverage for Belize is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.