Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic

730 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

730

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

138

Highest risk

Endangered

185

Very high risk

Vulnerable

407

High risk

Declining

25%

186 species

Category Breakdown
CR 138
EN 185
VU 407
CR: 138
EN: 185
VU: 407

Critically Endangered

13819%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

18525%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

40756%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 730 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

189

189 threatened

🍄

fungi

114

114 threatened

🌱

plants

110

110 threatened

🐟

fishes

81

81 threatened

🐦

birds

52

52 threatened

🐚

molluscs

52

52 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

43

43 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

37

37 threatened

🐾

mammals

19

19 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

15

15 threatened

🪸

corals

12

12 threatened

🐢

reptiles

5

5 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

Global Share

1.31%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#58

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

17

Found only here

Conservation Outlook

Outlook: Deteriorating

Caldas department in Colombia's Coffee Triangle represents a critical biodiversity hotspot within the Chocó-Magdalena and Tumbes-Chocó-Magdalena regions. The department's location along the Central Cordillera creates diverse altitudinal gradients supporting cloud forests, montane ecosystems, and remnant dry forests in the Cauca River valley. According to IUCN Red List 2025 data, all 77 assessed species in Caldas are threatened, with every single species classified as Critically Endangered—an unprecedented conservation crisis.

This includes 100% threat rates across all taxonomic groups: mammals (6/6), birds (5/5), amphibians (12/12), insects (14/14), other invertebrates (38/38), and molluscs (2/2). The department's coffee cultivation landscape, while economically vital, has fragmented natural habitats extensively. Deforestation for agriculture, urban expansion around Manizales, and climate change impacts on high-altitude ecosystems pose immediate threats.

Mining activities in certain municipalities further pressure remaining natural areas. The Nevados National Natural Park protects some high-altitude páramo and cloud forest, but connectivity between protected areas remains limited. Caldas' position as a biological corridor between the Magdalena and Cauca valleys makes its conservation critical for regional species movement and genetic exchange throughout Colombia's Andean ecosystems.

Cloud ForestMontane ForestPáramoCoffee AgroecosystemsDry ForestAndean Corridors
Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources111 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting100 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration83 species
4.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases69 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops68 species
6.Housing & urban areas65 species
7.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)60 species
8.Habitat fragmentation56 species

Protected Areas

8 areas · 1,269 km²

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). Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/CA

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 Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic?
Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic has 730 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 138 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 Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic have?
Of the 730 threatened species in Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic, 138 are Critically Endangered, 185 are Endangered, and 407 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic?
Among the 138 Critically Endangered species in Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic, Red Wolf (Canis rufus) 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 Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic?
Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic has 8 protected areas catalogued on SpeciesRadar, sourced from the WDPA and national designations. Notable sites include Bosques de la CHEC, Ecoparque Los Yarumos, Recinto del Pensamiento, and Los Nevados National Natural Park, among 4 others. The full list is sortable and downloadable on the Protected Areas tab.
Which animal and plant groups are most threatened in Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic?
The most affected groups in Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic, by number of threatened species, are insects (189), fungi (114), and plants (110). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic?
The leading threats to threatened species in Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, logging & wood harvesting, habitat shifting & alteration, and invasive non-native/alien species/diseases. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic?
Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic has 17 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 Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic's threatened species have declining populations?
186 of Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic'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 Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic compare to other countries for threatened species?
Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic ranks #58 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 1.31% 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 Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic 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 Cameroon; Congo [Brazzaville]; Central African Republic profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.