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
🌱

plants

514

514 threatened

🐟

fishes

89

89 threatened

🐾

mammals

46

46 threatened

🐦

birds

34

34 threatened

🐢

reptiles

18

18 threatened

🐸

amphibians

14

14 threatened

🦗

insects

10

10 threatened

🐚

molluscs

7

7 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

4

4 threatened

🍄

fungi

3

3 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

1

1 threatened

Global Share

1.33%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#57

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 86 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 Congo have?
Of the 740 threatened species in Congo, 86 are Critically Endangered, 299 are Endangered, and 355 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Congo?
Among the 86 Critically Endangered species in Congo, Beilschmiedia vermoesenii 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 Congo?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Congo. 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 Congo?
The most affected groups in Congo, by number of threatened species, are plants (514), fishes (89), and mammals (46). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Congo?
The leading threats to threatened species in Congo are annual & perennial non-timber crops, logging & wood harvesting, mining & quarrying, and fishing & harvesting aquatic resources. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Congo?
Congo has 5 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 Congo's threatened species have declining populations?
400 of Congo'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 Congo compare to other countries for threatened species?
Congo ranks #57 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 1.33% 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 Congo 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 Congo profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.