Chile

414 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

414

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

88

Highest risk

Endangered

156

Very high risk

Vulnerable

170

High risk

Declining

59%

246 species

Category Breakdown
CR 88
EN 156
VU 170
CR: 88
EN: 156
VU: 170

Critically Endangered

8821%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

15638%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

17041%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 414 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

18

18 threatened

🐦

birds

41

41 threatened

🐢

reptiles

27

27 threatened

🐸

amphibians

36

36 threatened

🐟

fishes

73

73 threatened

🦗

insects

16

16 threatened

🌱

plants

134

134 threatened

Global Share

0.76%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#86

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

169

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources128 species
2.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases92 species
3.Habitat shifting & alteration87 species
4.Logging & wood harvesting84 species
5.Livestock farming & ranching80 species
6.Annual & perennial non-timber crops70 species
7.Housing & urban areas69 species
8.Mining & quarrying55 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). Chile: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/CL

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 Chile?
Chile has 414 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 88 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 Chile?
Among the 88 Critically Endangered species in Chile, St. Johnswort Beetle (Chrysolina hyperici) 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 Chile?
Protected area coverage for Chile is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.