Czechia

880 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

880

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

173

Highest risk

Endangered

254

Very high risk

Vulnerable

453

High risk

Declining

7%

58 species

Category Breakdown
CR 173
EN 254
VU 453
CR: 173
EN: 254
VU: 453

Critically Endangered

17320%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

25429%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

45351%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 880 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

531

531 threatened

🌱

plants

110

110 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

92

92 threatened

🍄

fungi

80

80 threatened

🐦

birds

22

22 threatened

🐟

fishes

9

9 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

9

9 threatened

🐚

molluscs

9

9 threatened

🐾

mammals

8

8 threatened

🐸

amphibians

5

5 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

5

5 threatened

Global Share

1.58%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#45

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

15

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat fragmentation96 species
2.Agricultural intensification83 species
3.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use81 species
4.Urban development and infrastructure expansion80 species
5.Habitat loss and fragmentation64 species
6.Logging & wood harvesting44 species
7.Urban and residential development44 species
8.Water pollution from agricultural runoff41 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). Czechia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/CZ

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 Czechia?
Czechia has 880 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 173 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 Czechia have?
Of the 880 threatened species in Czechia, 173 are Critically Endangered, 254 are Endangered, and 453 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Czechia?
Among the 173 Critically Endangered species in Czechia, Lymexylon navale 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 Czechia?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Czechia. 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 Czechia?
The most affected groups in Czechia, by number of threatened species, are insects (531), plants (110), and arachnids (92). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Czechia?
The leading threats to threatened species in Czechia are habitat fragmentation, agricultural intensification, agricultural intensification and pesticide use, and urban development and infrastructure expansion. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Czechia?
Czechia has 15 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 Czechia's threatened species have declining populations?
58 of Czechia'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 Czechia compare to other countries for threatened species?
Czechia ranks #45 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 1.58% 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 Czechia 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 Czechia profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.