Cyprus

211 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

211

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

37

Highest risk

Endangered

69

Very high risk

Vulnerable

105

High risk

Declining

20%

43 species

Category Breakdown
CR 37
EN 69
VU 105
CR: 37
EN: 69
VU: 105

Critically Endangered

3718%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

6933%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

10550%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 211 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

92

92 threatened

🌱

plants

40

40 threatened

🐦

birds

16

16 threatened

🐟

fishes

13

13 threatened

🐚

molluscs

13

13 threatened

🍄

fungi

9

9 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

8

8 threatened

🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

6

6 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

4

4 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.38%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#131

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

38

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Housing & urban areas26 species
2.Logging & wood harvesting23 species
3.Urban development and infrastructure expansion21 species
4.Livestock farming & ranching20 species
5.Habitat shifting & alteration17 species
6.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources17 species
7.Recreational activities15 species
8.Annual & perennial non-timber crops14 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). Cyprus: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/CY

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 Cyprus?
Cyprus has 211 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 37 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 Cyprus have?
Of the 211 threatened species in Cyprus, 37 are Critically Endangered, 69 are Endangered, and 105 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Cyprus?
Among the 37 Critically Endangered species in Cyprus, Casey's Larkspur (Delphinium caseyi) 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 Cyprus?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Cyprus. 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 Cyprus?
The most affected groups in Cyprus, by number of threatened species, are insects (92), plants (40), and birds (16). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Cyprus?
The leading threats to threatened species in Cyprus are housing & urban areas, logging & wood harvesting, urban development and infrastructure expansion, and livestock farming & ranching. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Cyprus?
Cyprus has 38 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 Cyprus's threatened species have declining populations?
43 of Cyprus'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 Cyprus compare to other countries for threatened species?
Cyprus ranks #131 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.38% 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 Cyprus 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 Cyprus profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.