China South-Central

1,258 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,258

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

227

Highest risk

Endangered

356

Very high risk

Vulnerable

675

High risk

Declining

8%

98 species

Category Breakdown
CR 227
EN 356
VU 675
CR: 227
EN: 356
VU: 675

Critically Endangered

22718%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

35628%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

67554%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,258 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

5

5 threatened

🐦

birds

25

25 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐸

amphibians

7

7 threatened

🐟

fishes

38

38 threatened

🦗

insects

749

749 threatened

🌱

plants

114

114 threatened

Global Share

2.30%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#28

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

22

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat fragmentation140 species
2.Agricultural intensification110 species
3.Urban development and infrastructure expansion104 species
4.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use102 species
5.Habitat loss and fragmentation88 species
6.Habitat shifting & alteration79 species
7.Logging & wood harvesting68 species
8.Urban and residential development66 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). China South-Central: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/CH

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 China South-Central?
China South-Central has 1,258 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 227 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 China South-Central?
Among the 227 Critically Endangered species in China South-Central, Chafer (Gnorimus variabilis) 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 China South-Central?
Protected area coverage for China South-Central is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.