China

2,130 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

2,130

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

403

Highest risk

Endangered

853

Very high risk

Vulnerable

874

High risk

Declining

56%

1,195 species

Category Breakdown
CR 403
EN 853
VU 874
CR: 403
EN: 853
VU: 874

Critically Endangered

40319%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

85340%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

87441%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 2,130 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

98

98 threatened

🐦

birds

108

108 threatened

🐢

reptiles

60

60 threatened

🐸

amphibians

175

175 threatened

🐟

fishes

394

394 threatened

🦗

insects

250

250 threatened

🌱

plants

730

730 threatened

Global Share

3.90%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#6

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

765

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting924 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops774 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources737 species
4.Housing & urban areas467 species
5.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)443 species
6.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases336 species
7.Habitat shifting & alteration332 species
8.Recreational activities306 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: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/CN

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?
China has 2,130 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 403 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?
Among the 403 Critically Endangered species in China, Ådselgraver (Nicrophorus interruptus) 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?
Protected area coverage for China is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.