Chile

414 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

414

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

89

Highest risk

Endangered

155

Very high risk

Vulnerable

170

High risk

Declining

60%

247 species

Category Breakdown
CR 89
EN 155
VU 170
CR: 89
EN: 155
VU: 170

Critically Endangered

8921%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

15537%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

17041%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 414 species

Species by Group
🌱

plants

134

134 threatened

🐟

fishes

73

73 threatened

🍄

fungi

46

46 threatened

🐦

birds

41

41 threatened

🐸

amphibians

36

36 threatened

🐢

reptiles

27

27 threatened

🐾

mammals

18

18 threatened

🦗

insects

16

16 threatened

🐚

molluscs

13

13 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

8

8 threatened

🪸

corals

2

2 threatened

Global Share

0.74%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#85

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 89 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 Chile have?
Of the 414 threatened species in Chile, 89 are Critically Endangered, 155 are Endangered, and 170 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Chile?
Among the 89 Critically Endangered species in Chile, Nematogenys inermis 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 Chile?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Chile. 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 Chile?
The most affected groups in Chile, by number of threatened species, are plants (134), fishes (73), and fungi (46). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Chile?
The leading threats to threatened species in Chile are fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, invasive non-native/alien species/diseases, habitat shifting & alteration, and logging & wood harvesting. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Chile?
Chile has 169 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 Chile's threatened species have declining populations?
247 of Chile'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 Chile compare to other countries for threatened species?
Chile ranks #85 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.74% 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 Chile 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 Chile profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.