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
🌱

plants

125

125 threatened

🐟

fishes

52

52 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

13

13 threatened

🐾

mammals

11

11 threatened

🐦

birds

10

10 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

7

7 threatened

🪸

corals

6

6 threatened

🐢

reptiles

5

5 threatened

🦗

insects

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

2

2 threatened

🍄

fungi

2

2 threatened

🐚

molluscs

2

2 threatened

Global Share

0.43%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#121

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 26 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 Belize have?
Of the 238 threatened species in Belize, 26 are Critically Endangered, 87 are Endangered, and 125 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Belize?
Among the 26 Critically Endangered species in Belize, Crustal Fire Coral (Millepora squarrosa) 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 Belize?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Belize. 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 Belize?
The most affected groups in Belize, by number of threatened species, are plants (125), fishes (52), and other invertebrates (13). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Belize?
The leading threats to threatened species in Belize are logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and livestock farming & ranching. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Belize?
Belize has 11 threatened species that are endemic — found nowhere else on Earth. Because their entire global population depends on this one country, they are especially vulnerable to local habitat loss.
How many of Belize's threatened species have declining populations?
149 of Belize'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 Belize compare to other countries for threatened species?
Belize ranks #121 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.43% 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 Belize 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 Belize profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.