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

6%

57 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
🐾

mammals

8

8 threatened

🐦

birds

22

22 threatened

🐸

amphibians

5

5 threatened

🐟

fishes

9

9 threatened

🦗

insects

531

531 threatened

🌱

plants

110

110 threatened

Global Share

1.61%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#45

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 173 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 Czechia?
Among the 173 Critically Endangered species in Czechia, Fil de fer (Lymexylon navale) 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 Czechia?
Protected area coverage for Czechia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.