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%

99 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
🦗

insects

749

749 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

171

171 threatened

🍄

fungi

118

118 threatened

🌱

plants

114

114 threatened

🐟

fishes

38

38 threatened

🐦

birds

25

25 threatened

🐚

molluscs

16

16 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

11

11 threatened

🐸

amphibians

7

7 threatened

🐾

mammals

5

5 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

3

3 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

Global Share

2.26%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#28

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 227 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 China South-Central have?
Of the 1,258 threatened species in China South-Central, 227 are Critically Endangered, 356 are Endangered, and 675 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in China South-Central?
Among the 227 Critically Endangered species in China South-Central, Microcondylaea bonellii 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 China South-Central?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for China South-Central. 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 China South-Central?
The most affected groups in China South-Central, by number of threatened species, are insects (749), arachnids (171), and fungi (118). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in China South-Central?
The leading threats to threatened species in China South-Central are habitat fragmentation, agricultural intensification, urban development and infrastructure expansion, and agricultural intensification and pesticide use. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in China South-Central?
China South-Central has 22 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 China South-Central's threatened species have declining populations?
99 of China South-Central'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 China South-Central compare to other countries for threatened species?
China South-Central ranks #28 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 2.26% 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 China South-Central 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 China South-Central profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.