Cape Verde

158 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

158

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

43

Highest risk

Endangered

57

Very high risk

Vulnerable

58

High risk

Declining

36%

57 species

Category Breakdown
CR 43
EN 57
VU 58
CR: 43
EN: 57
VU: 58

Critically Endangered

4327%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

5736%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

5837%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 158 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

3

3 threatened

🐦

birds

14

14 threatened

🐢

reptiles

5

5 threatened

🐟

fishes

42

42 threatened

🦗

insects

6

6 threatened

🌱

plants

60

60 threatened

Global Share

0.29%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#152

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

64

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources60 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting39 species
3.Annual & perennial non-timber crops29 species
4.Housing & urban areas28 species
5.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)28 species
6.Recreational activities25 species
7.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases21 species
8.Marine & freshwater aquaculture19 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). Cape Verde: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/CV

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 Cape Verde?
Cape Verde has 158 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 43 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 Cape Verde?
Among the 43 Critically Endangered species in Cape Verde, Conus lugubris 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 Cape Verde?
Protected area coverage for Cape Verde is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.