Congo

740 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

740

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

86

Highest risk

Endangered

299

Very high risk

Vulnerable

355

High risk

Declining

54%

400 species

Category Breakdown
CR 86
EN 299
VU 355
CR: 86
EN: 299
VU: 355

Critically Endangered

8612%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

29940%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

35548%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 740 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

46

46 threatened

🐦

birds

34

34 threatened

🐢

reptiles

18

18 threatened

🐸

amphibians

14

14 threatened

🐟

fishes

89

89 threatened

🦗

insects

10

10 threatened

🌱

plants

514

514 threatened

Global Share

1.35%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#57

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

5

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Annual & perennial non-timber crops482 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting427 species
3.Mining & quarrying201 species
4.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources196 species
5.Housing & urban areas192 species
6.Livestock farming & ranching90 species
7.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals80 species
8.Shifting agriculture74 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). Congo: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/CG

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 Congo?
Congo has 740 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 86 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 Congo?
Among the 86 Critically Endangered species in Congo, Xenopus lenduensis 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 Congo?
Protected area coverage for Congo is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.