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
🐾

mammals

6

6 threatened

🐦

birds

16

16 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

13

13 threatened

🦗

insects

92

92 threatened

🌱

plants

40

40 threatened

Global Share

0.39%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#132

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 37 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 Cyprus?
Among the 37 Critically Endangered species in Cyprus, Propomacrus cypriacus 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 Cyprus?
Protected area coverage for Cyprus is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.