Central African Republic

117 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

117

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

12

Highest risk

Endangered

40

Very high risk

Vulnerable

65

High risk

Declining

55%

64 species

Category Breakdown
CR 12
EN 40
VU 65
CR: 12
EN: 40
VU: 65

Critically Endangered

1210%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

4034%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

6556%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 117 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

14

14 threatened

🐦

birds

9

9 threatened

🐢

reptiles

9

9 threatened

🐟

fishes

10

10 threatened

🦗

insects

2

2 threatened

🌱

plants

71

71 threatened

Global Share

0.21%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#172

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops71 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting70 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 117 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 12 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 Central African Republic?
Among the 12 Critically Endangered species in Central African Republic, Kinixys homeana 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 Central African Republic?
Protected area coverage for Central African Republic is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.