Côte d’Ivoire

283 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

283

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

42

Highest risk

Endangered

84

Very high risk

Vulnerable

157

High risk

Declining

59%

168 species

Category Breakdown
CR 42
EN 84
VU 157
CR: 42
EN: 84
VU: 157

Critically Endangered

4215%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

8430%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

15755%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 283 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

19

19 threatened

🐦

birds

20

20 threatened

🐢

reptiles

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

6

6 threatened

🐟

fishes

65

65 threatened

🦗

insects

7

7 threatened

🌱

plants

148

148 threatened

Global Share

0.52%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#107

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

23

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting160 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops154 species
3.Mining & quarrying109 species
4.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources104 species
5.Housing & urban areas81 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)42 species
7.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals41 species
8.Roads & railroads33 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). Côte d’Ivoire: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/CI

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 Côte d’Ivoire?
Côte d’Ivoire has 283 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 42 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 Côte d’Ivoire?
Among the 42 Critically Endangered species in Côte d’Ivoire, Squatina oculata 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 Côte d’Ivoire?
Protected area coverage for Côte d’Ivoire is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.