Central African Republic

118 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

118

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

12

Highest risk

Endangered

40

Very high risk

Vulnerable

66

High risk

Declining

54%

64 species

Category Breakdown
CR 12
EN 40
VU 66
CR: 12
EN: 40
VU: 66

Critically Endangered

1210%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

4034%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

6656%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 118 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

72

72 threatened

🐾

mammals

14

14 threatened

🐟

fishes

10

10 threatened

🐦

birds

9

9 threatened

🐢

reptiles

9

9 threatened

🦗

insects

2

2 threatened

🐚

molluscs

2

2 threatened

Global Share

0.21%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#171

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops72 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting71 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources46 species
4.Housing & urban areas40 species
5.Livestock farming & ranching34 species
6.Mining & quarrying32 species
7.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals28 species
8.Roads & railroads17 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). Central African Republic: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/CF

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 Central African Republic?
Central African Republic has 118 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 12 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 Central African Republic have?
Of the 118 threatened species in Central African Republic, 12 are Critically Endangered, 40 are Endangered, and 66 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Central African Republic?
Among the 12 Critically Endangered species in Central African Republic, Western Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla) 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 Central African Republic?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Central African Republic. 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 Central African Republic?
The most affected groups in Central African Republic, by number of threatened species, are plants (72), mammals (14), and fishes (10). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Central African Republic?
The leading threats to threatened species in Central African Republic are annual & perennial non-timber crops, logging & wood harvesting, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and housing & urban areas. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Central African Republic's threatened species have declining populations?
64 of 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 Central African Republic compare to other countries for threatened species?
Central African Republic ranks #171 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.21% 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 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 Central African Republic profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.